1.4.1 - Transitive/Intransitive
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Identify if the verb in the sentence 'She baked a cake' is transitive or intransitive.
💡 Hint: Look for the direct object that receives the action.
Identify the type of verb in 'He sleeps.'
💡 Hint: Check whether there is something or someone receiving the action.
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What is a transitive verb?
💡 Hint: Think about whether the action is performed on something or someone.
True or False: Intransitive verbs always require a direct object.
💡 Hint: Recall the definition of intransitive verbs.
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Write three sentences: one with a transitive verb, one with an intransitive verb, and one with a verb that can be both, and explain each verb's role.
💡 Hint: Focus on what the verb is doing and whether it's impacting another noun.
Analyze the sentence 'The cat chased the mouse quickly' and identify the verbs, categorize them, and explain why.
💡 Hint: Look for the action verbs and consider their relationship with any nouns following them.
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