Intransitive Verb (Noun)
Meaning
A verb (or verb construction) that does not take an object.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The instructor carefully explained that 'sleep' is an intransitive verb, so it does not take a direct object in a sentence.
- Understanding intransitive verbs helps writers improve the clarity and grammar of their sentences.
- Examples of intransitive verbs include 'laugh', 'cry', and 'yawn'.
- When forming a sentence, students need to distinguish between transitive and intransitive verbs.
- Many action verbs like 'walk' or 'dance' are typically classified as intransitive verbs in most grammatical contexts.