Underline the verb in the following sentences and state whether it is transitive or intransitive.
1. I baked eleven cookies yesterday.
2. The loud noise frightened the child.
3. The girl carried a bag full of apples on her head.
4. I recognized him instantly.
5. The journey was long and tiring.
6. He was busy doing his homework.
7. The baby was crying in pain.
8. It took me an hour to finish the job.
9. I appreciate your work.
10. The children were excited about the picnic.
11. We planted the saplings in the garden.
12. The baby is sleeping in her crib.
Answers
1. I baked eleven cookies yesterday. (Transitive; object – eleven cookies)
2. The loud noise frightened the child. (Transitive; object – the child)
3. The girl carried a bag full of apples on her head. (Transitive; object – a bag)
4. I recognized him instantly. (Transitive; object – him)
5. The journey was long and tiring. (Intransitive)
6. He was busy doing his homework. (Intransitive)
7. The baby was crying in pain. (Intransitive)
8. It took me an hour to finish the job. (Transitive; indirect object – me; direct object – an hour)
9. I appreciate your work. (Transitive; object – your work)
10. The children were excited about the picnic. (Intransitive)
11. We planted the saplings in the garden. (Transitive; object – the saplings)
12. The baby is sleeping in her crib. (Intransitive)
