A. Underline the verbs in these sentences and state in each case whether the verb
has been used Transitively or Intransitively. If the verb is used transitively, point
out the objects:
Transitive/ Direct Indirect
Intransitive object object
1. Sheila gave us a bag.
2. I offered him a cake.
3. The car halted suddenly.
4. The teacher told us a story.
5. He drinks milk every day.
6. We talked about the incident.
7. Rima broke my spectacles.
8. I opened the window cautiously.
9. My cat is sleeping on the deckchair.
10. My mother prepared pasta for dinner.
11. The bird picked a worm from the ground.
12. The Principal promised me a scholarship.
13. The dancer lifted the veil.
14.I know that man.
15. A light rain fell on us.
16. The bird sang sweetly.
Answers
1. Sheila gave us a bag.
2. I offered him a cake.
3. The car halted suddenly.
4. The teacher told us a story.
5. He drinks milk every day.
6. We talked about the incident.
7. Rima broke my spectacles.
8. I opened the window cautiously.
9. My cat is sleeping on the deckchair.
10. My mother prepared pasta for dinner.
11. The bird picked a worm from the ground.
12. The Principal promised me a scholarship.
13. The dancer lifted the veil.
14.I know that man.
15. A light rain fell on us.
16. The bird sang sweetly.
Transitive = 1 , 2 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12, 13 .
Intransitive = 3 , 14 , 15 , 16.
Answer:
1.Gave
2.offered
3.halted
4.told
5.drinks
6.talked
7.broke
8.opened
9.sleeping
10.prepared
11.picked
12.promised
13.lifted
14.i know
15.fell
16.sang
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