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The words that describe the actions or state of being of an idle object are known as Verbs. It is a part of speech. In the English language, verbs play an essential role- like any other part of speech. Verbs play two important functions in a sentence. These functions include putting the subject into motion and making clarifications on the same subject as before.
In addition, the verbs need to have specific tenses. The words describing Past tense indicate that the action has already been done; Present tense indicates that the action is being done currently; and, Future tense indicates that the action will be done. Therefore, one must keep these important facts in mind while using a Verb in a sentence.
Subject and Objects are two important elements of sentences and the usage of Verbs. Objects are the words that are used to describe the actions of Verb on a person or a thing. On the other hand, Subjects are the words that are used to describe the impact of Verbs on a Noun or a Pronoun.
For instance, in the sentence “Chameleon climb the tree”, a verb is used to describe the Chameleon’s action on some other object. In the above-given example, the word “climb” works as a verb. The verbs are further divided into types that include- Transitive and Intransitive Verbs. In the above-mentioned example, the type of Verb used is the Transitive Verb. This is because the word “climb” has an object, that is, “the tree”.
Let us understand what is Transitive Verb in detail.
What do we understand by Transitive Verbs?
Transitive Verbs are the Verbs in which the Verbs are accompanied by an Object. The objects accompany the Verb so the sentence makes complete sense. A transitive verb needs something on which it can depend and transfer its action. It is dependent on certain objects. This can be done by asking “who?” and “what?”. For instance, “She hugged him”. In this sentence, the word “hugged” is the Verb. And, whom did she hug? The answer is Him. Hence, it has an Object, i.e., “Him”. Therefore, the type of Verb used in the sentence is a Transitive Verb.
Let us understand this using some Transitive Verb Examples.
“Please order Pasta.”
In the above sentence, “order” is the Verb, that is, the Transitive verb. The object in the sentence is “Pasta” because it is the thing asked to be ordered. Let us use this sentence without the Object of the sentence- “Please Order”. Here, the first question that comes to our mind is “Order what?”. The sentence does not make complete sense, does it?
“Shahid has conveyed his story.”
In the above sentence, “conveyed” is the Verb, that is, Transitive Verb. The object in the sentence is “his story” because it is something that has been shared- the action. Without the Object, the sentence would raise questions and the sentence will not make complete sense- “Shahid has conveyed”
“When he called her, she was having lunch.”
In the above sentence, “was having” is the Verb, that is, the Transitive verb. The object in the sentence “lunch” is the action on the verb. Without this, the sentence will become meaningless and it will not be complete.
“Akshay borrowed my pen yesterday.”
In the above given Transitive verb example, the verb is “borrowed”. The Object withinside the sentence is “my pen”, as it conveys that the action is done on it. Without the object, the sentence would not complete sense- “Akshay borrowed yesterday”. Here the question arises, what did Akshay borrow?
What are Intransitive Verbs?
After understanding what is Transitive Verb, let us get a brief idea about Intransitive Verbs. Intransitive Verbs are the opposite of Transitive Verbs. Just as Transitive Verbs need an Object, Intransitive Verbs do not necessarily require an Object. These verbs can make sense without the use of Objects. These verbs can make the sentences complete without using Objects. Let us look at some examples-
“Shout!”
“The cat meowed.”
“She sat.”
All of the above-given examples have no object. Their action does not depend on the objects. However, all these sentences make sense and are complete. Therefore, these are Intransitive Verbs.
Conclusion
Verbs are an important part of speech, which play an integral role in the English Language. It helps in making the sentences and communications more meaningful and sensible. Transitive and Intransitive verbs are two types that can describe a verb. Transitive Verbs are the Verbs which it is accompanied by an Object. The Object in the sentence helps in making the sentence meaningful and complete. A simple “what” or “who” can help in understanding the Objects and Subjects of Sentences. The opposite of Transitive Verbs is known as Intransitive Verbs. These verbs do not need an object to make a sentence meaningful. It is independent and can make a sentence complete on its own.
