Asked by Ty

I have to tell if the verb is transitive or intransitive
1. Most people think of Bamboo as a tree or bush?
2. Bamboo belong to the grass family.
3. More than 500 kinds of bamboo grow in the tropic?
4.These plants thrive in warm climate.
5. People use bamboo in many ways.
6. Engineers strengthen concrete with it.
7. In japan the hollow stems serve as water pipes.

I think the answers are
1.Trans
2. Int
3. Int
4. Trans
5. Trans
6. Trans
7. Int

Can you tell me if I am correct
Answered by Ms. Sue
Five of your answers are correct.

Answered by Ty
Which ones are wrong?
Answered by Ty
Can you tell me which answers are wrong?
Answered by Writeacher
1. Look up each verb in a good dictionary or dictionary website, such as here, where I looked up "belong" -- http://www.answers.com/belong

The dictionary entry will tell you if the verb is transitive (trans. or just tr.) or intransitive (intrans. or just intr.)

Let us know what you decide.
Answered by Ty
I think #4 and #7 are wrong. Is that correct?
Answered by Writeacher
#7 The verb "serve" can be either transitive or intransitive, depending on the particular sentence. In this case, it's used as an intransitive verb -- there is no direct object for it.

You're right about #4.
Answered by Ms. Sue
4 is wrong. 7 is correct.

The verb, "serve" has no direct object, so it is intransitive.

Answered by bella
"their size might surprise you." is this transitive or intransitive