115k views
1 vote
What does transitive and intransitive mean

please say an example sentence for each word
Don't just do it for the points i've posted this question a million time cause yall just want the points :(

User Jake Hall
by
4.9k points

1 Answer

1 vote

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

A transitive verb is one that only makes sense if it exerts its action on an object. An intransitive verb can still be able to make sense without one. A transitive verb needs to transfer its action to something or someone an object. In essence, transitive means to affect something in a certain way.

Some examples:

Intransitive

She was crying all day long. Main word: was crying

Transitive

I ate the cherries. Main word: ate

User Glr
by
5.8k points