Transcript Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

Verb Use: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
ONLY action verbs can be transitive or
intransitive.
Linking verbs do not have use.
Transitive
• Transitive verbs pass from a doer to a
receiver.
• Transitive verbs have direct objects.
Sandra dropped the teacup on the floor.
Kathy played the piano.
Can you find the action verb and DO in each of
these sentences?
Intransitive
• Intransitive verbs do not have a receiver of
the action.
• Intransitive verbs do NOT have direct
objects.
I live in Miami.
He drove slowly to Disney World.
So if these sentences do not have direct
objects, what are those words after the verbs?
Adverbs
Transitive and Intransitive
• Some verbs can be either transitive or
intransitive, depending on how they are
used.
Henry writes poetry. (transitive)
Henry writes often. (intransitive)
He drove his friend’s car to California.
(transitive)
He drove to California. (intransitive)