Is the word in parentheses a transitive verb?
Todd (ate) the apple.
Question 6 options:
no
yes
yes
Yes
To determine whether the word in parentheses is a transitive verb, we need to understand the definition of a transitive verb. A transitive verb is a verb that can take a direct object.
In the sentence provided, "Todd (ate) the apple," the word "ate" is the verb in question. To confirm if it is a transitive verb, we can ask ourselves: "Does the verb 'ate' have a direct object?"
In this case, the answer is yes. The direct object is "the apple." Todd is performing the action (eating), and the apple is the object of that action. Since the verb has a direct object, we can conclude that the word "ate" is a transitive verb.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is "yes."