Unit 7. Ecology
and Development
Foresters
without Diplomas
Grammar
Transitive,
intransitive and linking verbs
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Linking Verbs |
Intransitive Verbs |
Transitive Verbs |
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take a subject complement |
take NO object |
take an object |
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cannot be passive |
can be passive |
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S-V-SC |
S-V |
S-V-DO |
S-V-IO-DO |
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be |
arrive |
clean |
buy |
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I am a teacher. |
Rama came here. |
He is eating food. |
Mom will buy me a phone. |
A. Study the
examples.
A couple bought
a couple of tickets for their honeymoon.
The car stopped
suddenly.
All the children
seem satisfied with their exam result.
Here bought
is a transitive verb, stopped an intransitive verb and seem
a linking verb.
B. What is the
difference among transitive, intransitive and linking verbs? Give examples of
each.
A
transitive verb is a verb that requires an object to
receive the action.
The
speaker discussed different marketing strategies in the
video.
An
intransitive verb does not take an object. Using an
object immediately after an intransitive verb will create an incorrect
sentence. However, there may be other information after the verb, such as
one or more prepositional phrases or an adverb.
The
students arrived at the residency in Houston.
A
linking verb links a subject with its predicate.
He
is a doctor.
C. Underline the
verb in each sentence and write whether it is transitive, intransitive or linking.
a. His father
looks handsome.
His father looks handsome. Linking
Verb
b. Bhawana
drinks milk every day.
Bhawana drinks milk
every day. Transitive Verb
c. He became a
watchman.
He became a
watchman. Linking Verb
d. This bread
smells good.
This bread smells good. Linking
Verb
e. The dog
barked loudly.
The dog barked loudly. Intransitive
Verb
f. He chased the
dog.
He chased the
dog. Transitive Verb
g. My sister
swims fast.
My sister swims fast. Intransitive
Verb
h. He painted a
picture.
He painted a
picture. Transitive Verb
i. Radhika
always asks questions.
Radhika always asks questions. Transitive
Verb
j. Anjana has a
long hair
Anjana has a long
hair. Linking Verb
Extra Questions
In
the following sentences, underline the verbs and identify them as transitive,
intransitive and linking.
1.
I must buy new skis and boots this year.
2. Mr.
Jenkin’s cat watched the birds in the trees.
3. She
advised me to consult a doctor.
4. The
house on the hill belongs to the Millers.
5. I
heard a lovely song in the morning.
6. I
should have gone to the concert with you yesterday.
7. Tom
likes neither coffee nor tea.
8. We
arrived at the stadium ten minutes before the game started.
9. Can
you lend me a few pounds?
10.
Did you take Helen to the concert
instead?
11.
Do you play tennis every day?
12.
My uncle has lived in Paris for many
years.
13.
After the election, the Prime Minister
assembled his cabinet.
14.
Inside the museum there is a great
display of unusual rock formations.
15.
Many of the buildings in Paris are very
old and beautiful.
16.
The wind was blowing fiercely.
17.
At our last meeting we discussed the
problem of leaking pipes.
18.
Did you speak to the counsellor about
your problem?
19.
Filters improve the clarity of a
photograph by reducing the amount of light.
20.
Every inch of ground beneath the huge pines
is covered with a wet quilt of golden needles.
21.
John’s plans for the new house were
incomplete.
22.
Mr. Clark spoke for more than an hour
about the deficit in our finances.
23.
Mr. Gibbs stopped at the filling station
for some gas.
24.
The old cabin was surrounded by many
tall trees.
25.
I have seen many different styles of
boots and skis in the shops.
26.
Let’s invite your cousins as well.
27.
Mrs. Russell has three children in
elementary school.
28.
We will not buy a new car until next
summer.
29.
I waited for an hour.
30.
The small boat moved slowly through the
grey sea.
31.
The train to Vancouver was delayed by
bad weather.
32.
You should not walk in the rain without
your boots.
33.
Diane tripped on the top step and fell
downstairs.
34.
I received your letter in the morning.
35.
Many strange creatures live in the
oceans of the world.
36.
The failure of the experiment
discouraged Charles.
37.
I am going to send her some flowers.
38.
Please order a hamburger and a milkshake
for me.
39.
Quickly and skillfully he cut the dead
branches from the tree.
40.
The man showed us a picture of his
entire family.
41.
Have you ever explored a cave?
42.
He has changed a lot since he got
married.
43.
He has perfected several new techniques
for medical research.
44.
The flagship of Napolean’s fleet was
called the Inconstant.
45.
Many years ago, a young boy discovered a
huge cave in Kentucky.
46.
Suddenly the child woke up.
47.
The ship held the Emperor, his staff,
and forty grenadiers.
48.
Why did you take my umbrella?
49.
Beethoven composed many great pieces of
music.
50.
How many apples did you use for the pie?
51.
The cave contained strange, twisted
formations of stone and crystal.
52.
The loud noise woke me.
53.
How many famous paintings does he
possess?
54.
Let’s discuss your plans.
55.
Our camp leader told us ghost stories
around the fire.
56.
Your friend Tom has a very intriguing
job.
57.
Anthony bought his new
girlfriend some roses on her birthday.
58.
Bankim Chandra Chattyopadhyay wrote our
national song.
59.
Bond killed the snake
and ate it.
60.
Can
fracking trigger earthquakes?
61.
Do you love me?
62.
He always keeps his money in a
wallet.
63.
He died after a long illness.
64.
Her explanation did
not appear plausible.
65.
Hillary remained under
suspicion for the rest of her life.
66.
I am feeling thirsty.
67.
I ate the
cherries.
68.
Is that your car?
69.
It was raining at that
time.
70.
John is my boyfriend.
71.
Kid refused to show the
teacher her homework.
72.
Make me an offer.
73.
Mr. Salmon narrated the script to the
movie star.
74.
My father became an engineer.
75.
My father doesn't
drink coffee.
76.
Pick it up and throw it
away.
77.
Robila was tired after the jog.
78.
She gave a cookie to the
child.
79.
She laughed at the
joke.
80.
She was crying all day
long.
81.
Some birds in Canada fly south in the
winter.
82.
Someone ate my porridge and ran away
cried Goldie.
83.
Tara doesn't want a new car.
84.
Tell your dog to sit now.
85.
The Allies bombed Dresden.
86.
The baby drinks from his bottle.
87.
The baby drinks milk from his bottle.
88.
The bank won't lend them any
money.
89.
The bird is flying away.
90.
The doctor advised me to
exercise regularly.
91.
The local council
have granted us permission to open a shop.
92.
The marathon runners ran slowly
initially.
93.
The milk will turn sour if you
leave it.
94.
The news hasn't changed.
95.
The passengers rode the train.
96.
The president waved to the
crowds.
97.
The priest read out a long sermon.
98.
The sun warms our planet throughout the
year.
99.
The train arrived.
100. The
woman ordered a sandwich with mustard and mayonnaise.
101. They
will serve the guests lunch at 12:30pm.
102. They live in
London.
103. They slept in
the street.
104. We
should breathe fresh air.
105. We showed her
the photo album.
106. Were
the dogs barking?
107. When
I saw him he was running.
108. Who
gave Jiten the letter ?
109. Who teaches him
French?
110.
Will the weather be sunny tomorrow ?
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