TRANSITIVE AND INTRANSITIVE VERBS

• Determine if the verbs in the following sentences are transitive or intransitive. If transitive, indicate the object of the verb.

1.  The birdcage swung from a golden chain.(intransitive)
2. Margaret angrily crumpled her letter in her fist.(transitive-her letter)
3. Someone answered that question.(transitive-that question)
4. He shudderet with fright during the scary part of the movie.(intransitive)
5. The rats chewed their way into the old house.(intransitive)
6. Acorns drop from the trees every fall.(intransitive)
7. Charlie combed his hair nervously before the dance.(transitive-his hair)
8. We bought paper napkins for the picnic.(transitive-paper napkins)
9. Zelda smiled at the thought of a parade in the snow.(intransitive)
10. Fish and patatoes sizzled in the pan.(intransitive)