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Transitive vs intransitive verbs
Activity
Underline the verb then determine if the verb is used intransitively or transitively. If yes write the term intransitive or transitive next to the sentence.
1. She washed the dishes after dinner.
2. The children built a sandcastle. 3. He borrowed a book from the library. 4. The baby cried throughout the night. 5. He smiled when he received the good news. 6. Birds chirped early in the morning. 7. The sun sets in the west. 8. Sara writes an email to her friend. 9. The cat chased the mouse. 10. We painted the wall green. 11. Everyone clapped after the performance. 12. She jumps with joy every time she sees a puppy. 13. The leaves fell gently to the ground. 14. The cat purred contentedly. 15. He arrived late to the meeting. 16. The stars twinkle in the night sky. 17. She sang beautifully at the concert. 18. The audience laughed at the joke. 19. The rain poured down all afternoon. 20. He sighed in relief after the exam. 21. The fire crackled in the fireplace. 22. She sent a letter to her aunt. 23. We planted a tree in the garden. 24. The dog caught the ball. 25. He drove his car to work. 26. The baby slept through the night. 27. She danced with grace and elegance. 28. The dog barked at the stranger. 29. The door creaked open slowly. 30. He yawned after a long day at work. 31. The clock ticked loudly in the quiet room. 32. She frowned at the puzzle. 33. The phone rang in the middle of the night. 34. The wind howled during the storm. 35. He grew taller over the summer. 36. The audience gasped in surprise. 37. The flowers bloomed in the spring. 38. She shivered in the cold. 39. The car stopped at the red light. 40. He dreamt of adventures in faraway lands . Transitive vs intransitive verbs Transitive vs intransitive verbs