Transitive Verb

 

What Is a Transitive Verb? Transitive verb is an action verb that has an object (the receiver). Without direct objects, they don’t make sense. By asking “What?” or “Whom?” after the verb. If answer is YES, it’s a transitive verb.   Object (a noun that receives the action)  Subject (doer) person or thing that does the action.    [subject] + [transitive verb] + [direct object]  EXAMPLE: Suzanne helped Michelle move.              (Michelle receives the action from helped.) Transitive Verbs With Adjectives ·         Adding an adjective to modify the direct object EXAMPLE: I bought a new car with my first paycheck.                 ACTIVITY: DIRECTION: In each sentences below, select the transitive verb used in the sentence.   1.       Rachel wrote beautiful poetry. 2.       Let’s adopt two dogs. 3.       My father took me to the movies for my birthday. 4.       Anna pushed Joe when the teacher turned. 5.       My dog ate carrots off the floor.   DIRECTION: Identifying object (who receive the action). Underline who is the object used in each sentence. 1.       I love you so much. 2.       Alicia washed the dishes after dinner. 3.       Grandpa loaded the dishwasher for my mom. 4.       The cat caught the mouse before we could stop her. 5.       The clowns entertained the audience. 6.       My grandmother hugged me tightly.