Foundation
English
Verb
Verb
Tenses
Question
Identify whether the verb used in the given sentence is transitive or intransitive:
I have known Mr Nanda for years.
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Solution
An action verb that is used with a direct object after it is called a transitive verb while an action verb that is not used with a direct object after it is called an intransitive verb. Transitive verbs always ask “for what?” or “for whom?”.
In intransitive verbs, the subject is doing the action of the verb and there is nothing that is at the receiving end of the action performed.
Examples:
Transitive verbs: Call Seema
Cut the cake
Intransitive verbs: She sneezed
He arrived
The verb underlined 'known' is used with the direct object/ subject i.e Mr. Nanda. Therefore, the verb is said to be transitive and the correct answer is option A).