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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square.gif (58 bytes) Introduction
07tim.gif (542 bytes) Most verbs can be used transitively and intransitively
07tim.gif (542 bytes) Deciding whether a verb is transitive or intransitive
07tim.gif (542 bytes) Choice of nouns in direct object position
07tim.gif (542 bytes) Behaviour of indirect objects after certain verbs
07tim.gif (542 bytes) Omitting the "by phrase" in passive voice
07tim.gif (542 bytes) Introducing ergative verbs