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Transitive

usgb/ˈtrænzətɪv/Volume
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Look for objects receiving the action to identify transitive verbs in sentences. SlideHe kicked the ball.
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Object OmissionPlay
A sentence may imply an object, making a transitive verb seem intransitive. Context matters. SlideShe reads (books).
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Passive VoicePlay
Transitive verbs can be used in passive voice where the object comes before the verb. SlideCats are loved by her.