All English verbs (main verbs) have transitive and / or intransitive uses. Transitive verbs must be followed by a direct object – e.g. ‘I have a new car.’ – while intransitive verbs cannot be. Most English verbs can be used either transitively or intransitively.

Transitive and Intransitive Verbs – Comparison

Practice identifying transitive and intransitive verbs using the free printable worksheets below.

Instructions: mark the verbs in bold T for transitive or I for intransitive. Underline the object of each transitive verb, then match 16 pairs of verbs. Say why the other 8 sentences do not have a match. Discuss your answers with a partner:

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