Is the word in parentheses a transitive verb?
My uncle collects (stamps).
Question 1 options:
yes
no
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The word "collects" in the sentence "My uncle collects (stamps)" is a transitive verb.
To determine whether the word in parentheses is a transitive verb, we need to understand what a transitive verb is. A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object to complete its meaning.
In the sentence "My uncle collects stamps," the word "collects" is the verb, and "stamps" is the direct object. Since "collects" requires a direct object (stamps) to complete its meaning, it is indeed a transitive verb.
So, the answer to your question is: yes, the word "collects" is a transitive verb.