Transitive verbs and intransitive verbs.

Transitive verbs are verbs that require a direct object to complete their meaning. For example, in the sentence "She ate the apple," the verb "ate" is transitive because it requires the direct object "the apple" to make sense.

Intransitive verbs, on the other hand, do not require a direct object to complete their meaning. For example, in the sentence "He sleeps," the verb "sleeps" is intransitive because it does not require a direct object.

Some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive, depending on how they are used in a sentence. For example, the verb "run" can be transitive in the sentence "She runs a marathon" or intransitive in the sentence "He runs every morning."

Transitive Verbs

- Require a direct object to complete their meaning.
- Express an action that is directed towards or affects another entity.

Example:

- The boy hit the ball. (The ball is the direct object.)
- The teacher reads the book. (The book is the direct object.)

Intransitive Verbs

- Do not require a direct object to complete their meaning.
- Express actions that do not affect another entity.

Example:

- The horse galloped.
- The child slept.

Key Differences:

| Feature | Transitive Verb | Intransitive Verb |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Object | Required | Not required |
| Action | Directed towards or affects another entity | Does not affect another entity |
| Examples | Hit, read, write | Run, sleep, jump

Tips for Identifying Verb Type:

- Ask yourself if the verb has a direct object:
- If it does, it is transitive.
- If it does not, it is intransitive.
- If the verb can be followed by a noun phrase without a preposition (e.g., "The dog bit the cat"), it is transitive.
- If the verb cannot be followed by a noun phrase without a preposition (e.g., "The dog ran in the park"), it is intransitive.