Question

the bells were ringing loudly circle the transitive verb​

Answer 1

Answer:

Hello friend,

A verb can be described as transitive or intransitive based on whether it requires an object to express a complete thought or not. A transitive verb is one that only make sence if it exerts it's action on an object.

So, there is no transitive verb.

were ringing is an intransitive verb.

Hope it is helpful for you...

Answer 2

Explanation:

[transitive, intransitive] if you ring a bell or if a bell rings, it produces a sound ring (something) Someone was ringing the doorbell. The church bells rang. The doorbell rang loudly. ring for somebody/something Just ring for the nurse (= attract the nurse's attention by ringing a bell) if you need her.