Say whether the verbs are transitive or intransitive.

A transitive verb has an object. An intransitive verb does not have an object.

1. The lion killed a deer.

2. The baby opened her eyes.

3. Dogs bark and cats meow.

4. We played tennis for hours.

5. I have bought a dozen apples.

6. The birds flew in the sky.

7. She recognized him instantly.

8. Bats fly at night.

9. The boys are playing in the garden.

10. I wrote a letter to my friend.

11. The moon shone brightly.

12. The peon rang the bell.

Answers

1. The lion killed a deer. (Transitive)

2. The baby opened her eyes. (Transitive)

3. Dogs bark and cats meow.  (Intransitive)

4. We played tennis for hours. (Transitive)

5. I have bought a dozen apples. (Transitive)

6. The birds flew in the sky. (Intransitive)

7. She recognized him instantly. (Transitive)

8. Bats fly at night. (Intransitive)

9. The boys are playing in the garden. (Intransitive)

10. I wrote a letter to my friend. (Transitive)

11. The moon shone brightly. (Intransitive)

12. The peon rang the bell. (Transitive)