Question

A transitive verb is a verb that has an object. An intransitive verb is a verb that does not have an object.

 

Transitive verbs:

• need an object after them.
• can take direct or indirect objects.

Intransitive verbs:

• do not need an object.
• can be followed by a complement, usually an adjective or adverb.

 

Here is a short list of some common verbs that can be transitive or intransitive:

 

Examples: