Transitive and Intransitive Verbs, DAV English Practise Book, Class VII, The Best Solutions

Worksheet-1:

Look at the following picture and write the various actions being performed by different people. One example has been done for you.

Given:
1. A is eating popcorn.

Now complete:
2. B is reading a book.

3. C is playing football.
4. D is drinking a cold drink.
5. E is fishing.
6. F is playing with sand.

Worksheet-2:

Read the following paragraph.

Manav, Nikki and Ruchi went for shopping last Sunday. Manav saw a toyshop in the market. The shopkeeper had displayed various toys in the racks. Manav liked a small toy car. Ruchi bought it for him. He opened the box and examined the car carefully. He put the car in his bag and discarded the box. While returning, he drank fruit juice and ate his favourite ice cream. He enjoyed the outing a lot!

Complete the table given below by filling in the subject (doer) and the object (receiver) of the action of the following verbs in the above paragraph.

Worksheet-3:

Look at the picture given below and write what these people are doing. One example has been done for you.

1. G is dancing.
   2. H is sleeping
   3. I is jumping.
   4. J is playing.
   5. K is running.
2. L is swimming.
   
   

Worksheet-4:

Read the following diary entry.

Highlighted verbs: went, reached, stayed, worked, walked, sat, returned, slept
All are intransitive – they do not take an object.

Worksheet-5:

Given below is an advertisement of a newly launched cream. Read it and write all the transitive verbs in the table given below with their objects. Also while reading, encircle the intransitive verbs.

Is there any verb of incomplete predication?  Yes

Write here if there are any: is (in “Fair cream is available…”)

Worksheet-6:

Read the following advertisement and complete the table given below by filling the transitive verbs and their objects in appropriate columns. Also, encircle the intransitive verbs.

Worksheet-7:

Read the following sentences and write whether the verb has been used transitively or intransitively. Write ‘T’ for transitive and ‘I’ for intransitive verbs.

1. I – He returned to his home.
   T – I returned his pen.
2. T – She broke a glass.
   I – The old glass broke.
3. I – He speaks slowly.
   T – I speak the truth.
4. I – The doorbell rang.
   T – Will you ring the bell?
5. I – The door opened.
   T – He opened the door.
6. I – He left early.
   T – He left his bag.
7. I – The Titanic sank.
   T – An engine failure sank the ship.
8. T – The donkey kicked the man.
   I – This donkey never kicks.

Worksheet-8:

You have already seen that most verbs can be used both transitively and intransitively. However, there are certain verbs which always need an object and, therefore, cannot be used intransitively. Similarly, some verbs do not need any object and thus, cannot be used transitively.

Transitive Verbs:

• want
• cover
• build
• like
• give
• buy

Intransitive Verbs:

• come
• go
• lie
• die
• sleep

Worksheet-9:

Given below are a few verbs that can be used both transitively and intransitively. Use these in your own sentences in both the ways.

1. (a) The fire burnt the papers. (T)
   (b) The fire burns (I)
2. (a) Please stop the car. (T)
   (b) He stopped (I)
3. (a) I feel pain in my leg. (T)
   (b) I feel better today. (I)
4. (a) She opened the door. (T)
   (b) The door opened (I)
5. (a) He walked the dog. (T)
   (b) He walked (I)
6. (a) The pilot flew the plane. (T)
   (b) The bird flew (I)

Worksheet-10:

Read  the  above  sentences  again  and  find  whether  the  underlined  verbs  are transitive or intransitive. If the verbs are transitive, encircle the object. Also find out words in the above sentences that tell you more about the objects.

Transitive verbs:

• launched (object: a greeting card business → object complement: named ‘My Mind’s Eyes’)
• has earned (object: Hillary → object complement: an achievement award)
• allowed (object: Stephen Hawking → object complement: to communicate better)

Worksheet-11:

Look at the given pictures and complete the sentences.

1. I saw him crossing the road.
2. I found a coin under the sofa.
3. The jury declared him guilty.
4. He painted the house blue.
5. We found the prices reasonable after the discount.
6. People elected him president.
7. She gave her book to the man sitting at the desk.
8. The Principal made her the head girl.
9. Exercise has made him stronger.
10. We saw a lady feeding the birds.

Do It Yourself:

Read  the  following  sentences  and  write  ‘T’  for  transitive  verbs  and  ‘I’  for intransitive verbs. Underline the object wherever the verb is transitive.

(a) T – An accident broke Kevin’s back.
(b) I – He climbed to unprecedented heights.
(c) T – He inspired others.
(d) T – He founded Wheel-Chair Success Fund.
(e) T – His organisation provides scholarships.
(f) T – He has written a book.
(g) T – Beethoven has composed melodious tunes.
(h) T – Could not stop him.
(i) I – Einstein could not speak.
(j) T – He found it difficult.
(k) T – Edison invented electric light.
(l) I – He could not read.