Grammar – Verbs (Transitive & Intransitive) Quiz - ICSE Class 5 English

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This ICSE Class 5 English practice quiz has 43 multiple-choice questions on Grammar – Verbs (Transitive & Intransitive), and 43 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. Identify the transitive verb in the following sentence: 'The diligent student completed her assignment on time.'

   1. identified
   2. completed
   3. was
   4. on
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   Answer: B. completed

   A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning. In this sentence, 'completed' takes the direct object 'her assignment'. 'Identified' is part of the question, 'was' is a linking verb, and 'on' is a preposition.

2. Which of the following is an example of a sentence with an intransitive verb?

   1. He read a book.
   2. She painted a picture.
   3. They waited patiently.
   4. The dog chased the ball.
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   Answer: C. They waited patiently.

   In 'They waited patiently,' the verb 'waited' is intransitive because it does not have a direct object. 'Patiently' is an adverb. The other sentences have transitive verbs ('read' with 'book', 'painted' with 'picture', 'chased' with 'ball').

3. Identify the intransitive verb in this sentence: 'The audience cheered enthusiastically for the performers.'

   1. audience
   2. cheered
   3. enthusiastically
   4. for
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   Answer: B. cheered

   'Cheered' is an intransitive verb here because it expresses a complete action without needing a direct object. 'Enthusiastically' is an adverb, and 'for the performers' is a prepositional phrase.

4. Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'The determined climber scaled the treacherous mountain.'

   1. determined
   2. climber
   3. scaled
   4. mountain
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   Answer: C. scaled

   'Scaled' is the transitive verb as it has the direct object 'the treacherous mountain,' which is what was scaled.

5. Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'The clever inventor created a new device.'

   1. clever
   2. inventor
   3. created
   4. device
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   Answer: C. created

   'Created' is the transitive verb because it has the direct object 'a new device,' which is what was created.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following sentences contains an intransitive verb?
2. In the sentence 'The children played happily in the garden,' what kind of verb is 'played'?
3. Which verb in the sentence 'The chef prepared a delicious meal for the guests' is transitive?
4. Identify the intransitive verb in this construction: 'The old clock chimed twelve times.'
5. Choose the sentence that uses a transitive verb correctly.
6. Consider the sentence: 'The enthusiastic audience applauded the performance.' Which word is the transitive verb?
7. In the phrase 'The sun shines brightly,' what type of verb is 'shines'?
8. Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'The brave knight fought the dragon valiantly.'
9. In the sentence 'The wind howled through the trees,' what is the grammatical function of 'howled'?
10. Which sentence contains an intransitive verb?
11. Identify the transitive verb in the following sentence: 'The curious child asked many questions.'
12. In the sentence 'The tired runner collapsed after the race,' what kind of verb is 'collapsed'?
13. Choose the sentence that demonstrates the correct use of an intransitive verb.
14. Which verb in the sentence 'The dedicated scientist discovered a new planet' is transitive?
15. In the sentence 'The boat drifted slowly down the river,' what is the nature of the verb 'drifted'?
16. Consider the sentence: 'The artist sketched the portrait meticulously.' Identify the transitive verb.
17. In the sentence 'The old car sputtered and then stopped,' what kind of verb is 'stopped'?
18. Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'The diligent worker polished the old furniture.'
19. In the sentence 'The bells rang loudly on New Year's Eve,' what is the type of verb 'rang'?
20. Choose the sentence that correctly uses an intransitive verb.
21. Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'The talented musician composed a new melody.'
22. In the sentence 'The old bridge groaned under the weight,' what kind of verb is 'groaned'?
23. In the sentence 'The waves crashed against the shore,' what is the nature of the verb 'crashed'?
24. Which sentence uses an intransitive verb correctly?
25. Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'The skilled architect designed a magnificent building.'
26. In the sentence 'The audience applauded the speaker,' what kind of verb is 'applauded'?
27. Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'The baker sold fresh bread every morning.'
28. In the sentence 'The ancient tree stood tall against the sky,' what is the nature of the verb 'stood'?
29. Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'The diligent student finished her homework.'
30. In the sentence 'The weary travelers slept peacefully,' what kind of verb is 'slept'?
31. In the sentence 'The proud parents watched their child,' what is the nature of the verb 'watched'?
32. Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'The experienced pilot flew the airplane smoothly.'
33. In the sentence 'The old gears ground slowly,' what kind of verb is 'ground'?
34. Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'The diligent researcher published her findings.'
35. In the sentence 'The powerful engine roared to life,' what is the nature of the verb 'roared'?
36. Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'The dedicated artist painted a beautiful portrait.'
37. In the sentence 'The old clock ticked rhythmically,' what kind of verb is 'ticked'?
38. Identify the transitive verb in the sentence: 'The clever inventor built a new machine.'

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