Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

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Letter from Bill in Michigan:

Hey guys, I’m sorry to persecute you like this. I was just wondering… What’s are Transitive and Intransitive Verbs? I could use Google, but your genius far surpasses it in so many ways. Please answer my letter and enlighten me with your awesomeness.

Dear Bill:Well, you sure made the right move on that one. So we’ll answer your question as literally as we can and skip the figurative speech.

Transitive VerbA transitive verb is a verb that NEEDS a direct object.Ex: The shelf holds three books and a vase of flowers.

Intransitive VerbsIntransitive verbs are verbs that DON’T need a direct object.Ex: Juanita immigrated to the United States.

Now for some more examples!

Example 1Juanita had emigrated from Mexico.

Example 2The lawyer prosecuted 3 murderers and 2 thiefs.