Basic Details
Word: Transitive
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Describes a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning.
Synonyms: Conveying, transferring
Antonyms: Intransitive, non-transferable
Idioms and Phrases
- Transitive property: A mathematical term where if A equals B and B equals C, then A equals C. Example: "In maths class, we studied the transitive property to understand how relationships work."
- Transitive trust: Trust that is passed from one person to another. Example: "He has transitive trust in his colleagues, believing if she trusts them, he should too."
Usage Examples
Example 1: "In the sentence 'She kicked the ball', the verb 'kicked' is transitive because it acts upon the direct object 'ball'."
Example 2: "Not all verbs are transitive; some, like 'sleep', do not take a direct object."
Example 3: "To identify a transitive verb, ask yourself who or what is receiving the action."
Fun Fact
The term "transitive" comes from the Latin word "transit", meaning "to go across". In grammar, it indicates that the action of the verb crosses over to the object!
Famous Quote
"Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." Rudyard Kipling." This highlights how verbs can powerfully express actions, especially transitive ones.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "transitive" refer to in grammar?
a) A noun
b) A verb requiring a direct object
c) An adverb
d) A type of sentence structure
Answer: b) A verb requiring a direct object
2. Which of these is a synonym of "transitive"?
a) Fixed
b) Conveying
c) Permanent
d) Detached
Answer: b) Conveying
3. Which of these is an antonym for "transitive"?
a) Finite
b) Intransitive
c) Patterns
d) Verbal
Answer: b) Intransitive
4. Which sentence contains a transitive verb?
a) The cat slept all day.
b) She read the book quickly.
c) The sun shines.
d) He ran in the park.
Answer: b) She read the book quickly.
5. What does "transitive trust" mean?
a) Trust that is built over time
b) Trust that comes from third parties
c) Trust that is shared among friends
d) Trust that does not require evidence
Answer: b) Trust that comes from third parties
