Transitive And Intransitive Verbs Exercise For Class 6 CBSE

Say whether the verbs in the following sentences are transitive or intransitive.

1. He opened the door.

2. She leaned against the wall.

3. The painter fell off the ladder.

4. We arrived in Frankfurt at 6 am.

5. She showed us a few paintings.

6. I have planted some roses in the garden.

7. A snake bit the man while he was mowing the garden.

8. I have read all the books on that shelf.

9. The hawkers were shouting at the top of their voice.

10. I searched the entire neighbourhood.

11. They sang and danced.

12. The children were playing in the sand.

Answers

1. He opened the door. (Transitive)

2. She leaned against the wall. (Intransitive)

3. The painter fell off the ladder. (Intransitive)

4. We arrived in Frankfurt at 6 am. (Intransitive)

5. She showed us a few paintings. (Transitive | direct object – a few paintings; indirect object – us)

6. I have planted some roses in the garden. (Transitive)

7. A snake bit the man while he was mowing the garden. (bit – transitive; was mowing – transitive)

8. I have read all the books on that shelf. (Transitive)

9. The hawkers were shouting at the top of their voice. (Intransitive)

10. I searched the entire neighbourhood. (Transitive)

11. They sang and danced. (Intransitive)

12. The children were playing in the sand. (Intransitive)