Question

Choose the option that correctly identifies the verbs (transitive/intransitive) as used in the following sentence:
They called him a coward while he patiently waited for their chanting to ebb away into nonexistence.

• A. called - transitive verb ; waited - intransitive verb
• B. called, waited - transitive verb
• C. called, waited - intransitive verb
• D. called - intransitive verb ; waited - transitive verb

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

called - transitive verb ; waited - intransitive verb

An action verb with a direct object is transitive while an action verb with no direct object is intransitive. In this sentence, we would be understanding the usage of transitive and intransitive verbs. The two verbs that are given in the option are "called" and "waited". "Called" is a verb which is having an object. It is transitive in nature. On the other hand, "waited" is the other verb which is not having any direct object. It is intransitive.

Thus the answer is option A