Asked by Marysel

My question is on transitive/intransitive verbs. Here is an example sentence:

The entire pack of dogs barked at the moon.

I know the verb is 'barked'. Would it be transitive and the receiver be 'moon'?

Also, does anyone have any tips on how to distinguish transitive and intransitive?
Answered by Ms. Sue
<u>Transitive verbs</u> need an object to complete their meanings. The object must answer "who" or "what" after the verb. Examples:
Josie <u>picked</u> <i>flowers</i> from her garden. (Flowers tell WHAT she picked.)
We had <u>to write</u> an <i>essay</i> for history class.
Peggy <u>saw</u> a <i>doctor</i> about her skin rash.

<u>Intransitive verbs</u> don't have objects. Examples:
The girls <u>shopped</u> at the mall. (Mall doesn't answer the question WHAT after the verb. At the mall is a prepositional phrase; objects cannot be in prepositional phrases.)
Caesar <u>came, saw</u>, and <u>conquered</u>.

Check this site for more information.

http://www.ucalgary.ca/UofC/eduweb/grammar/course/speech/1_3b.htm

Do you still think that "barked" is a transitive verb? Note that moon is in a prepositional phrase and can't be the object.





Answered by Marysel
Oh, okay. I realize that it is intransitive now.

Thank you!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome.
Answered by mel
find the prepostional phrase

1. The word robot comes from a play by karel capek.
Answered by nicole
what is the prepositional phrase of this sentence the word robot comes from a play by Karel Capek
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