Intransitive verbs Posted by Graham Burman on November 27, 2015 in English HELP Does anybody have a list of verbs which are only intransitive? Or know where I might find such a list Views: 73 You need to be a member of MyEnglishClub to add comments! ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Votes: 0 Email me when people reply – Follow
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Verb
Transitive
Intransitive
move
Could you move your car please?
The trees were moving in the breeze.
start
Taylor was found guilty of starting the fire.
The match starts at 3 p.m.
change
Marriage hasn’t changed her.
The area’s changed greatly in the last decade.
close
Close your eyes; I’ve got a surprise for you.
Most shops here close at 5.30 p.m.
open
Open the window; it’s too hot in here!
The museum opens at 10 a.m.
stop
Greg tried to stop her from leaving.
When the rain stopped, we went for a walk.
do
Have you done your coursework?
Joe’s doing well in his new job.
set
Kate set a chair next to the bed.
The sun was setting and a red glow filled the sky.
run
Michelle used to run a restaurant.
The path ran over the hill.
live
Our cat lived till he was 10.
He was living a life of luxury abroad.
wash
Have you washed your hands?
I washed, dressed, and went out.
write
Write your name here.
Kevin couldn’t read or write.
Source:http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/words/transitive-and-intransitive...
Kevin,
Thank you for taking the time to reply. I have managed to answer my own question to some degree but your extra information is very useful.
Thanks very much.
Graham
I think Kevin was being too nice to you. I know we should only answer your question first and then give extra information.