Transitive - Intransitive Exercises

1- The birdcage swung from a golden chain.  -->   Intransitive

2- Margaret angrily crumpled her letter in her fist.  -->  Transitive

3- Someone answered that question. -->  Transitive

4- He shuddered with fright  during the scary part of the movie. --> Intransitive

5- The rats chewed their way into the old house. --> Transitive

6-  Acorns drop from the trees every fall. -->  Intransitive

7- Charlie combed his hair nervously before the dance. --> Transitive

8- We bought paper napkins for the picnic. --> Transitive

9- Zelda smiled at the thought of a parade in the snow. -->  Intransitive

10- Fish and potatoes sizzled in the pan. -->  Intransitive

Sentence Examples

Declarative: Sun is shining outside.

Compound: People are wandering and having a great fun.

Complex: Although your friends invited you for having a meal i have no idea why are you still trying to sleep.

Imperative: Don't stay in this boring room.

Interrogative: Are you following me?

Exclamatory: Get the hell out of here!

Simple: You better die.