Transitive and Intransitive Verbs Theme 2 Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
Activating Strategy Circle all of the verbs on worksheet 2-23 including the two sentences that are not numbered. With a partner discuss what is a direct object?
Essential Question How can I identify transitive and intransitive verbs? EQ Answer:
How can I identify transitive and intransitive verbs? A transitive verb is an action verb that has a direct object. A transitive verb transfers its action to a direct object. ****If you can not answer “who” or “what” there is not a direct object An intransitive verb does not have a direct object.
Transitive and Intransitive Verbs Guided Practice Transparency 2-23 PB #156 as Practice
Homework Workbook plus lab 46 due tomorrow
In-Class with a partner On page 126-127 English Grammar book: Complete questions 1-20. Make a chart on your paper like this one. Verb Transitive Intransitive Direct Object 1) Bought Present 2) 3) 4) 5)
Summarization Activity Write two sentences that have a transitive verb. Circle the verb and underline the direct object Write two sentences that have an intransitive verb. Circle the verb.
How can I identify transitive and intransitive verbs? Transparency 2-23 Some paleontologists work in teams. A team gathers specimens for analysis. Dinosaurs lived long ago. Bones and skeletons give clues about dinosaur habits and appearances. A huge dinosaur lumbered across the valley long ago. I will measure the footprint carefully.