Transitive and intransitive verbs 2

Action verbs can be transitive or intransitive, or both. Transitive verbs take a direct object—a word or word group that answers the questions what? or whom? after the verb. Intransitive verbs do not take an object.

To see if you understand the difference between these two types of verbs, try your hand at this quiz.

1. Luis Alejandro rides a Cervélo bike during races.
2. Jean-Luc bicycles to work every morning.
3. The police officer saw the suspect climbing out of a window.
4. Katie Marie studies fine arts at the University of Ottawa.
5. Neil is building a cottage on Lac Simon near the Petite Nation river.
6. Giovanna has been cooking all day long.
7. On sunny days, the family eats outside on their front porch.
8. Nadine practises yoga three times a week.
  
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