Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
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- Created on: 11-07-18 16:36
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- Transitive and Intransitive Verbs
- A transitive verb requires an object
- A direct object always answer the question "what?", which is how you can tell if a verb is transitive or not!
- An intransitive verb can't take an object
- They can never be followed by a noun
- It can be followed by a preposition or adverb
- Direct Object in French / Preposition + Object in English
- There are several very common verbs which take a direct object in French, while the English equivalent is followed by a preposition and object
- REDCAP is an acronym for the most common verbs in this category
- Regarder Ecouter Demander Chercher Attendre Payer
- These verbs do not need a preposition after them in French
- Preposition + Object in French / Direct Object in English
- There are several verbs which have a preposition and object in French but take a direct object in English
- Examples: Obéir à, Pardonner à, Rendre visite à, Renoncer à, Répondre à, Résister à, Ressembler àTéléphoner à
- You need to include the preposition after the verb here
- For many transitive verbs the object in someones implied or understood
- Implied object: "Joe always sings in the car."
- Stated object: "Joe always sings Freebird in the car."
- Some verbs may be either transitive or intransitive
- Many verbs may have both a direct and indirect object
- A transitive verb requires an object
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