Quiz for Lessons 121-125
Parts of the Sentence - Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Instructions: Tell whether the verbs in the following sentences are transitive active, transitive passive, intransitive linking, or intransitive complete.
1. The programs had been printed.
The programs had been printed.
-- transitive passive (passive voice, programs receives the action, doer omitted)
-- transitive passive (passive voice, programs receives the action, doer omitted)
2. Jeff opened the door for his mother.
Jeff opened the door for his mother.
-- transitive active (door is a direct object)
-- transitive active (door is a direct object)
3. The parade began on time.
The parade began on time.
-- intransitive complete (no receiver of action)
-- intransitive complete (no receiver of action)
4. The weather has been very warm in November.
The weather has been very warm in November.
-- intransitive linking (warm is a predicate adjective)
-- intransitive linking (warm is a predicate adjective)
5. Mr. Johanson is an interesting person.
Mr. Johanson is an interesting person.
-- intransitive linking (person is a predicate nominative)
-- intransitive linking (person is a predicate nominative)
6. Winter lasts too long for me.
Winter lasts too long for me.
-- intransitive linking (linking verb, long is a predicate adjective)
- or -
Winter lasts too long for me.
-- intransitive complete (action verb, no receiver of action)
-- intransitive linking (linking verb, long is a predicate adjective)
- or -
Winter lasts too long for me.
-- intransitive complete (action verb, no receiver of action)
7. The beach was used by the entire town.
The beach was used by the entire town.
-- transitive passive (passive voice, beach receives the action, town is the doer)
-- transitive passive (passive voice, beach receives the action, town is the doer)
8. The apples had a sour taste.
The apples had a sour taste.
-- transitive active (taste is a direct object)
-- transitive active (taste is a direct object)
9. Time passes rapidly during our vacation.
Time passes rapidly during our vacation.
-- intransitive complete (no receiver of action, no predicate nominative or adjective)
-- intransitive complete (no receiver of action, no predicate nominative or adjective)
10. The jury made the right decision.
The jury made the right decision.
-- transitive active (decision is a direct object)
-- transitive active (decision is a direct object)