Anthony+Schmahl



**Transitive verbs**
A **transitive verb** takes a **direct object;** that is, the verb transmits action to an object.
 * He sent the letter. ( letter = direct object of sent)
 * She gave the lecture. ( lecture = direct object of gave)
 * She sings spirituals. (spirituals receives the action of sings = transitive)

**Intransitive verbs**
An **intransitive** verb does not take an object.
 * She sleeps too much.
 * He complains frequently.
 * She sings every day. (no object = intransitive)

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