TRANSITIVE AND INTRANSITIVE VERBS: EXCERCISES

Determine if the verbs in the following sentences are transitive or intransitive. If transitive, indicate the object of the verb.

• The birdcage swung from a golden chain. (intransitive)

• Margaret angrily crumpled her letter in her fist. (transitive)

• Someone answered that question. (intransitive)

• He shuddered with fright during the scary part of the movie. (intransitive)

• The rats chewed their way into the old house. (transitive)

• Acorns drop from the trees every fall. (intransitive)

• Charlie combed his hair nervously before the dance. (transitive)

• We bought paper napkins for the picnic. (transitive)

• Zelda smiled at the thought of a parade in the snow. (intransitive)

• Fish and potatoes sizzled in the pan. (intransitive)

What objects are missing?

• You wash the dishes and I'll dry them

• Are you ready to order hamburgers?

• Do you drink tea after meals?

• Who scored the winning goal?

• It's your turn to deal the cards.

• I'll weed the grass and you can water it.