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Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

Transitive and Intransitive Verbs. An ASS production. Letter from Bill in Michigan:.

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Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

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  1. Transitive and Intransitive Verbs An ASS production

  2. Letter from Bill in Michigan: • Hey guys, I’m sorry to persecute you like this. I was just wondering… What’s are Transitive and Intransitive Verbs? I could use Google, but your genius far surpasses it in so many ways. Please answer my letter and enlighten me with your awesomeness.

  3. Dear Bill: • Well, you sure made the right move on that one. So we’ll answer your question as literally as we can and skip the figurative speech.

  4. Transitive Verb • A transitive verb is a verb that NEEDS a direct object. • Ex: The shelf holds three books and a vase of flowers.

  5. Intransitive Verbs • Intransitive verbs are verbs that DON’T need a direct object. • Ex: Juanita immigrated to the United States.

  6. Now for some more examples!

  7. Example 1 • Juanita had emigrated from Mexico.

  8. Example 2 • The lawyer prosecuted 3 murderers and 2 thiefs.

  9. Example 3 • The ingenious artisan made vases and figurines that resembled the Renaissance.

  10. Example 4 • The ingenuous boy was easily fooled by candy and compliments.

  11. Example 5 The teacher made adverse remarks against the contents and quality of the presentations.

  12. Example 6 • Holden adverselyhates phonies and movies.

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