Transitive verbs, List of Transitive verbs, Definition and Example

Transitive verbs, List of Transitive verbs, Definition and Example

Transitive verbs, List of Transitive verbs, Definition and Example

Definition of A Transitive Verb:

A transitive verb is a type of verb that takes a direct object to complete its meaning. In other words, a transitive verb requires an object to receive the action of the verb.

Here is an example of a sentence with a transitive verb:

1. She ate an apple.

In this sentence, "ate" is the transitive verb because it requires a direct object to complete the meaning of the sentence. "Apple" is the direct object of the verb because it receives the action of the verb.

Here are a few more examples of sentences with transitive verbs:

2. He threw the ball.

"Threw" is the transitive verb, and "ball" is the direct object.

3. They painted the house blue.

"Painted" is the transitive verb, and "house" is the direct object.

4. The students read the book.

"Read" is the transitive verb, and "book" is the direct object.

5. I sent an email to my boss.

"Sent" is the transitive verb, and "email" is the direct object.

In all of these examples, the transitive verb requires a direct object to complete its meaning. Without the direct object, the sentence would be incomplete or nonsensical.

Exercise for Transitive Verbs:

Instruction: Fill in the blanks using the given clubs.

(completed, brought, caught, baked, read, drew, fetched, wrote, opened,  watered )

1. The cat ___________ the mouse. 
2. The students ___________ their homework.
3. She ___________ a book.
4. They ___________ a cake for the party.
5. The dog ___________ the ball.
6. He ___________ the door.
7. She ___________ a picture.
8. The waiter ___________ the food to the table.
9. The girl ___________ the flowers.
10. He ___________ a letter to his friend.

1. caught 2. completed 3. read 4. baked 5. fetched 6. opened 7. drew 8. brought 9. watered 10. wrote