Question

Say whether the verbs in the following sentences are transitive or
intransitive. Name the object of each transitive verb, and the complement
of each verb of incomplete predication, if any.
1. The hungry lion roars.
2. The news proved false.
3. The poor woman went mad.
4. They elected her vice president.
5. The sky looks threatening.
6. We waited patiently at the airport.
7. The baby fell asleep.
8. The verdict is out.​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. The hungry lion roars.

ans- intransitive

2. The news proved false.

ans- intransitive

3. The poor woman went mad.

ans- Transitive

4. They elected her vice president.

ans- Transitive

5. The sky looks threatening.

ans- intransitive

6. We waited patiently at the airport.

ans- intransitive

7. The baby fell asleep.

ans- Transitive

8. The verdict is out.

ans- intransitive