Linguistics > 1.2.7 Transitive, Intransitive, Active And Passive Verbs > Flashcards
Transitive verbs
Eg
When verbs have a direct object
Eg bought, ate, baked
Intransitive verbs
Eg smirked, laughed, wept
When verbs don’t have a direct object
Active voice verb
Eg
When a subject is performing an action
Eg played, loved, want
Passive voice verb
Eg
When subject is being acted on
Eg was played, was loved, was overcome