Intransitive verbs

Does anybody have a list of verbs which are only intransitive? Or know where I might find such a list

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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.

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