TRANSITIVE AND INTRANSITIVE VERBS
TRANSITIVE VERB
Is a verb which has an object
Examples
They speak English.
I like it.
TRANSITIVE VERB :TWO OBJECTS
The indirect object should be placed before the direct object
BUT
direct objects may also be placed before indirect,if the verb is used with preposition.
EXAMPLES WITHOUT PREPOSITION
I shall find you a job.
They booked me a ticket.
I built her a house.
Husna cooked them a nice meal.
EXAMPLES WITH PREPOSITION
I shall find a job for you.
They booked a ticket for me.
I built a house for her.
Husna cooked a nice meal to them.
INTRANSITIVE VERB
Is a verb with no object.
Examples
I slept very well.
I walked to the theatre.
The ship sank suddenly.
SAME VERB : TRANSITIVE AND INTRANSITIVE USE
INTRANSITIVE USE
The man stopped suddenly.
They spoke loudly .
The film begins at 12
TRANSITIVE USE
He stopped the car.
She spoke the truth.
She began her work.
INTRANSITIVE VERB : PREPOSITION
Intransitive verb may be turned into transitive verb,if a preposition is used.
Examples
She laughed at him.
We talked about the film.
I have asked for permission
VERB OF INCOMPLETE PREDICATION
Is a verb which require the help of other words to complete its meaning.
Examples
He is a teacher.
She appears beautiful.
My sister looked unhappy.
The sky grew cloudy
Written and prepared by
Salum Shakespeare
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