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LESSON NOTES

MODULE 38

CHAPTER: Transitive and Intransitive

What is a transitive verb?

A transitive verb is one that is used with an object: a noun, phrase, or pronoun that

refers to the person or thing that is affected by the action of the verb. In the following
sentences, admire, maintain, face, and love are transitive verbs:

I admire your courage.
We need to maintain product quality.

I couldn’t face him today.
She loves animals.

Some transitive verbs can be used with a direct object and an indirect object:
Liz brought her a glass of water.

[indirect object] [direct object]
He sent her a letter.

[indirect object] [direct object]

Here is a short list of some common verbs that can take a direct and indirect object:

Verb Example

give Pat gave me a book for my birthday.

buy Can I buy you a drink?
pass Paul passed her a cup of coffee.

make Shall I make us some lunch?

sell Jenny was trying to sell me her car.

take We took Maria some flowers and wine.
show Show me your holiday photos.

offer The company has offered me a job.

leave Leave me a message and I’ll get back to you.

wish Everyone wished us all the best for the future.
lend Could you lend me £20?

cost Ben’s mistake cost him his job.