Question

transitive or intransitive verbs
a transitive verb is a verb that is followed by an object.
ex. the pitcher threw the ball.
an intransitive verb is a verb that is not followed by an object.
ex. the man frowned.
directions: label each sentence transitive or instransitive. underline the transitive or intransitive verb. if the verb is transitive, circle the object.

1. the boy arrived.

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1. the player threw the ball.

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1. the man sat.

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1. the defense held.

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1. the quarterback threw the football.

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1. the chorus sang.

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1. the happy cheerleaders yelled.

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1. the play surprised the opposing team.

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Explanation:

1. In "The boy arrived", "arrived" is an intransitive verb as there is no object.
2. In "The player threw the ball", "threw" is a transitive verb with "the ball" as the object.
3. In "The man sat", "sat" is an intransitive verb as there is no object.
4. In "The defense held", "held" is an intransitive verb as there is no object.
5. In "The quarterback threw the football", "threw" is a transitive verb with "the football" as the object.
6. In "The chorus sang", "sang" is an intransitive verb as there is no object.
7. In "The happy cheerleaders yelled", "yelled" is an intransitive verb as there is no object.
8. In "The play surprised the opposing team", "surprised" is a transitive verb with "the opposing team" as the object.

Answer:

1. Intransitive, underline "arrived"
2. Transitive, underline "threw", circle "the ball"
3. Intransitive, underline "sat"
4. Intransitive, underline "held"
5. Transitive, underline "threw", circle "the football"
6. Intransitive, underline "sang"
7. Intransitive, underline "yelled"
8. Transitive, underline "surprised", circle "the opposing team"