How do you write transitive sentences?

A transitive sentence is a sentence that has a direct object, meaning the action of the verb is performed on something or someone. Here's how to write them:

1. Start with a subject: The subject is the person or thing performing the action.

* Example: *The dog*

2. Use a transitive verb: A transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning.

* Example: *The dog * chased

3. Add a direct object: This is the receiver of the action.

* Example: *The dog chased * the ball.

Here are some examples of transitive sentences:

* The artist painted a beautiful portrait. (Subject: artist, Verb: painted, Object: portrait)

* She wrote a letter to her grandmother. (Subject: She, Verb: wrote, Object: letter)

* My brother ate the last piece of cake. (Subject: brother, Verb: ate, Object: piece of cake)

* The company hired a new employee. (Subject: company, Verb: hired, Object: employee)

* He read the newspaper this morning. (Subject: He, Verb: read, Object: newspaper)

Tips for Identifying Transitive Sentences:

* Ask the question "What?" after the verb. The answer will be the direct object.

* If you can't answer the question "What?" with a noun or pronoun, the sentence is probably intransitive.

Intransitive sentences do not have a direct object. They express a complete thought without needing something to receive the action.

* Example: *The cat slept on the sofa.* (The verb "slept" does not act on anything.)

Let me know if you want to learn more about transitive verbs or have any other questions!