Transitive Verbs

Transitive verbs are action verbs that have a direct object. A direct object is the person or thing that receives the action of the verb. In other words, transitive verbs need to have a direct object to complete their meaning.

Examples of Transitive Verbs

Here are some examples of transitive verbs:

• The dog chased the cat.
• She ate the delicious cake.
• We watched the movie.
• He wrote a letter.

Identifying Transitive Verbs

To identify a transitive verb in a sentence, ask the question "What or whom?" after the verb. If the answer is a noun or pronoun, then the verb is transitive.

For example:

She ate what? (the delicious cake) - "ate" is a transitive verb

Study Tips for Transitive Verbs

Here are some tips for studying transitive verbs:

• Make a list of transitive verbs and their direct objects.
• Practice identifying transitive verbs in sentences.
• Use transitive verbs in your own sentences.
• Review and practice regularly to reinforce your understanding.

By understanding transitive verbs, you can improve your writing and speaking skills by using verbs effectively in sentences.

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