Grammar Lesson: Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

Activity 1

On the line before each, write T if the underlined verb is transitive or I if it is intransitive.

1. We walked slowly around the lake.
2. We walked the dog in the park.
3. Reggie wrote your card.
4. Reggie wrote.
5. Reggie wrote carefully.

Activity 2

Ten of these sentences include transitive verbs, and ten include intransitive verbs. Write the letter T (for transitive) or I (for intransitive) on the line next to the sentence.

1. These flowers need more sunshine during the next few weeks.
2. Walk more quietly down the hallway.
3. Drivers noticed the many potholes on the roads last spring.
4. Mrs. Littlefield helped Roger find his dog, Rex.
5. You do not need to help yet.
6. A newscaster examined the historical photographs.
7. We witnessed the beautiful sunrise.
8. That hurts him.
9. Bring the tickets with you this evening.
10. My dog ran away last night.
11. The rain came suddenly.
12. Jasmine walked confidently down the street.
13. The heavy winds lifted the table into the air.
14. Larry spoke eloquently at the banquet.
15. Dan rested often during the challenging climb.
16. The scouts marched in size order at the jamboree.
17. Did you give Candace the candy?
18. My dad wished for clearer skies.
19. These candles will glow for a long time.
20. We interviewed Gussy after the memorable performance.

Answers

Activity 1

• The transitive verbs are in sentences 2 and 3.
• The intransitive verbs are in sentences 1, 4, and 5.

Activity 2

• The sentences that include transitive (T) verbs are numbers 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 17, and 20.
• The sentences that include intransitive (I) verbs are numbers 2, 5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, and 19.