State whether the verbs are used transitively or intransitively.
1. I can’t understand philosophy.
2. He was reading a history book.
3. She was showing signs of tiredness.
4. Have you read John’s letter?
5. Newton discovered the law of gravity.
6. This shop sells children’s clothes.
7. We are now flying at an altitude of 25,000 feet.
8. Can you lend me your pen?
9. Can I borrow your car?
10. Can you help me for a moment?
11. She wasn’t amused.
12. Do you believe in Gods?
13. She couldn’t answer the question.
14. I waited for him but he didn’t come.
15. She was crowned the queen.
Answers
1. I can’t understand philosophy. (Transitive verb)
2. He was reading a history book. (Transitive verb)
3. She was showing signs of tiredness. (Transitive verb)
4. Have you read John’s letter? (Transitive verb)
5. Newton discovered the law of gravity. (Transitive verb)
6. This shop sells children’s clothes. (Transitive verb)
7. We are now flying at an altitude of 25,000 feet. (Intransitive verb)
8. Can you lend me your pen? (Transitive verb)
9. Can I borrow your car? (Transitive verb)
10. Can you help me for a moment? (Transitive verb)
11. She wasn’t amused. (Intransitive verb)
12. Do you believe in Gods? (Intransitive verb)
13. She couldn’t answer the question. (Transitive verb)
14. I waited for him but he didn’t come. (Intransitive verb)
15. She was crowned the queen. (Intransitive verb)
