Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

Circle all of the verbs on worksheet 2-23 including the two sentences that are not numbered.

With a partner discuss what is a direct object?

How can I identify transitive and intransitive verbs?

EQ Answer:

A transitive verb is an action verb that has a direct object.A transitive verb transfers its action to a direct object.****If you can not answer “who” or “what” there is not a direct object

An intransitive verb does not have a direct object.

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PB #156 as Practice

Workbook plus lab 46 due tomorrow

On page 126-127 English Grammar book:◦ Complete questions 1-20. Make a chart on your

paper like this one.

Verb TransitiveIntransitive

Direct Object

1) Bought Transitive Present

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Write two sentences that have a transitive verb. Circle the verb and underline the direct object

Write two sentences that have an intransitive verb. Circle the verb.

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1. Some paleontologists work in teams.2. A team gathers specimens for analysis.3. Dinosaurs lived long ago.4. Bones and skeletons give clues about

dinosaur habits and appearances.5. A huge dinosaur lumbered across the

valley long ago. 6. I will measure the footprint carefully.