Question

State whether the sentences are transitive or intransitive. Underline the object and the complement of
the verbs:-
i) The sun rises in the east. It
ii) Regular exercise made his muscle strong.
fi) She called again and again. I
iv) The donkey kept braying.
v) The child has fallen asleep. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

An action verb with a direct object is transitive while an action verb with no direct object is intransitive. Some verbs, such as arrive, go, lie, sneeze, sit, and die, are always intransitive; it is impossible for a direct object to follow.

(i)transitive

(ii)transitive

(iii)intransitive

(iv)transitive

(v)transitive

Answer 2

Answer:

1:object-in the east

2:object-his muscle strong

3:object-again and again

4:no object

4:complement-fallen asleep