Troublesome Verbs
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Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is a transitive verb?
- A.
I don't know
- B.
A verb that needs a direct object
- C.
A verb that doesn't need a direct object
- D.
It needs an indirect object
Correct Answer
B. A verb that needs a direct object -
- 2.
The direct and indirect objects of a sentence help you determine which troublesome verb to use.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 3.
What is a intransitive verb?
Correct Answer
A verb that doesn't need a direct object. - 4.
Pick the correct verb to go with this sentence: I decided to ___ down after a long day.
- A.
Lie
- B.
Lay
- C.
Sit
- D.
Can
Correct Answer
A. Lie -
- 5.
True or false; You would use set in this sentence- I set down in the chair.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. False -
- 6.
What is a troublesome verb?
Correct Answer
Verbs that easily get misused and confused in sentences. - 7.
Choose the correct verb for this sentence- Don't ____ your voice at me.
- A.
Rise
- B.
Raise
- C.
Rose
- D.
Raised
Correct Answer
B. Raise -
- 8.
What helps use determine the correct verb to use?
Correct Answer
Transitive and intransitive verbs
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