1. Overview: Transitive and intransitive verbs are types of verbs that describe whether an action requires an object. A transitive verb needs a direct object to complete its meaning, while an intransitive verb does not need an object.
2. Cases of Usage: Transitive verbs need a direct object. This means the action is done to something or someone.
Example: She reads a book. ("book" is the direct object receiving the action of "reads.")
Intransitive verbs do not need a direct object. The action stands alone and does not act on something else.
Example: He sleeps. (There is no object; the action of "sleeps" does not need anything to complete it.)
Some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive, depending on how they are used.
Example: She runs a marathon. (transitive - "marathon" is the object)
Example: He runs every morning. (intransitive - no object)
3. Additional Notes: A common mistake is confusing transitive and intransitive usage with verbs that can be both. Always check if there is a direct object in the sentence to determine the verb type.
