Using transitive and intransitive verbs
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Introduction
This file outlines some important teaching implications relating to clause structure, with particular reference to transitive and intransitive verbs.
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Introduction
Most verbs can be used transitively and intransitively
Deciding whether a verb is transitive or intransitive
Choice of nouns in direct object position
Behaviour of indirect objects after certain verbs
Omitting the "by phrase" in passive voice
Introducing ergative verbs