Using transitive and intransitive verbs
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Students' problems | page 1 of 8 |
Introduction
This file provides information about some of the problems that students have with clause structure, in particular with transitive and intransitive verbs.
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Introduction
Omitting the direct object of a transitive verb
Mistaking an intransitive verb for a transitive verb
Thinking all verbs can take two objects
Omitting the preposition after verbs
Passive voice with intransitive verbs
Overuse of passive voice with ergative verbs
Omitting the auxiliary in passive voice