This set of English Grammar Exercises (MCQs) focuses on “Analysis of Simple Sentences – Transitive & Intransitive Verbs”.
1. Identify the type of verb used in the given sentence from the options given.
My brother gifted me a watch.
a) transitive
b) intransitive
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Explanation: Here, the verb “watched” has an object (me) and hence it is a transitive verb.
2. Identify whether the given sentence contains transitive or intransitive verb in it.
The scientist has been working for several months.
a) transitive
b) intransitive
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Explanation: The verb used here is ‘working’, which does not have any object word following it. Thus, it is an intransitive verb.
3. The verb used in the below sentence is a/an _____________________verb.
The Sun shined bright yesterday morning.
a) intransitive
b) transitive
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Explanation: ‘The Sun’ is the subject here with the verb “shined” but without any object following the verb. ‘Bright’ is an adverb that follows the verb. So, the verb is intransitive in type.
4. The verb used in the given sentence is an intransitive verb.
Sharma designed an invitation for his daughter’s wedding.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: A transitive verb answers the purpose/person based on which the action is done whereas an intransitive verb doesn’t. Here, the verb ‘designed’ is followed by the object ‘an invitation’ and answers the question “what?”. Thus, the statement is false. The verb is transitive in nature.
5. Identify the type of verb used in the given sentence from the options given.
Shilpa grew taller than Leela in two years.
a) intransitive
b) transitive
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Explanation: The verb here is “grew”. However, this verb does not give any information about any object or purpose of action. It does not answer the question ‘what?’. It is hence an intransitive verb.
6. Find the type of verbin the given sentence.
Raju will paint the table today.
a) intransitive
b) transitive
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Explanation: The subject here is the ‘Raju’. The action words here is ‘will paint’. This verb finds its purpose through the object ‘the table’ as it answers the question, “what will be painted by Raju?”. So, the verb is transitive.
7. What is the verb type in the given sentence?
The show starts at 6:00 pm today.
a) intransitive
b) transitive
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Explanation: In this sentence, ‘starts’ is the verb followed by no object. The time given is an extra detail to the sentence but is not the word which states the purpose of the verb. Hence, ‘starts’ is an intransitive verb in this sentence.
8. The word ‘close’ in the given sentence takes the form of a transitive verb.
Close the door.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: Here, the verb ‘close’ is followed by an object ‘the door’. Transitive verbs are followed by objects whereas intransitive verbs aren’t.Hence ‘close’ is a transitive verb and the sentence given is true.
9. The type of verb in thegiven sentenceis _____
She shops at the mall every weekend.
a) transitive
b) intransitive
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Explanation: Here, the subject ‘she’ does the action ‘shops’ but the verb is not followed by a direct object. It doesn’t answer the question, “shopped what?” and is thus an intransitive verb.
10. Identify the type of verb in the given sentence.
She ate quickly.
a) intransitive
b) transitive
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Explanation: Here, the verb ‘ate’ is not followed by any object. It is only described about the verb but not the purpose of it. Any intransitive verb would not have the answer for‘what?’and does not give a purpose for the action being done.Thus, ‘ate’ is an intransitive verb.
11. The word ‘cried’ in the given sentence takes the form of a transitive verb.
The baby cried loudly at the hospital.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: Here, the verb ‘cried’ is followed by an adverb ‘loudly’ and contains no direct object to follow the action done. It is therefore an intransitive verb and not a transitive one and the given statement is false.
12. What is the verb type in the given sentence?
Sidharth donated a part of his salary for the orphanage.
a) intransitive
b) transitive
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Explanation: In this sentence, ‘donated’ is the verb followed by the object ‘a part of his salary’. It clearly answers the question ‘donated what?’ with respect to the sentence given. Hence, ‘donated’ is a transitive verb in this sentence.
13. Identify the type of verb used in the given sentence from the options given.
Nethra goes to bed at 10 pm every day.
a) transitive
b) intransitive
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Explanation: Here, the action “goes”is not followed by any direct object which answers the question ‘what?’. ‘bed’ and ’10 pm’ are additional part of the sentence which describes the time and place of the action but not its purpose. Hence it is anintransitive verb.
14. Identify the type of verb used in the given sentence from the options given.
She baked the cake on her own at home.
a) intransitive
b) transitive
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Explanation: The verb here is “baked”. This verb is followed by the object ‘the cake’ which is the purpose of action. It answers the question ‘baked what?’. It is hence a transitive verb.
15. The type of verb in the given sentence is transitive.
My Grandpa is looking for his glasses.
a) True
b) False
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Explanation: The verb here is a transitive phrasal verb ‘looking for’. It is followed by a direct object ‘his glasses’. Any verb followed by an object is transitive. The verb here is thus transitive, making the given sentence true.
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