3. Two types of main verbs
1.Transitive verb
2.Intransitive verb
Action words are called verbs
4. TRANSITIVE VERB
What is meant by a transitive verb?
A transitive verb is a verb that
expresses an action with an object.
The object can be a noun or a
pronoun.
5. Sentences having transitive verbs can be changed into passive voice
I write a letter.
I - subject
write - verb
a letter - object
The verb ‘write’
is an example of
a transitive verb.
6. My father will buy a car.
My father - subject
will buy - verb
a car - object.
The verb ‘will
buy’ is an example
of a transitive
verb.
7. INTRANSITIVE VERB
What is meant by a intransitive verb?
An intransitive verb is a verb that
expresses an action without an object.
8. Sentences having intransitive verbs can not be changed into passive voice
He ran fast.
He - subject
ran - verb
fast - adverb
The verb ‘ran’ is
an example of an
intransitive verb.
9. I went to school.
I - subject
went - verb
to school - adjunct
The verb ‘went’ is
an example of an
intransitive verb.
