What’s the Bold?

Worksheet Description

This worksheet provides students with a series of sentences featuring bolded verbs, and the task is to identify whether each bolded verb is transitive or intransitive. The student must analyze each sentence and determine if the verb takes a direct object (transitive) or if it does not (intransitive), writing their conclusion on the provided line. This exercise requires close examination of each verb within its context to make this distinction, which is fundamental to understanding sentence structure.

The worksheet is designed to teach students the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs, which is an important aspect of grammar. A transitive verb is one that requires a direct object to complete its meaning, while an intransitive verb does not. By completing this worksheet, students learn to identify the function of verbs in sentences and enhance their understanding of how verbs interact with other elements in a sentence structure. This skill is vital for developing a well-rounded grasp of grammar and improving writing abilities.