Be = Transitive or intransitive? - WordReference Forums
Mar 20, 2013 · The use of the verb asserts a relation of identity (or a descriptive relation) between the subject and predicate. Would anybody say 'is' is being used intransitively or intransitively here: "Two …
Enjoy as an intransitive verb? - WordReference Forums
Oct 1, 2005 · Can you show me some examples of enjoy used as an intransitive verb? In Hebrew today we learned the word meaning "to enjoy" and my teacher corrected us when we used the infinitive …
listen or listen to - WordReference Forums
Aug 19, 2005 · Listen is intransitive in form, but it is also one of those verbs that comes "bundled" with a preposition. Listen to is a verb form that is clearly transitive, but many grammarians use the word …
Is “laugh” a transitive verb or an intransitive verb?
Jun 20, 2012 · He smiled surprisedly. To add to the point about there being transitive and intransitive uses, not transitive and intransitive verbs, you can also find idioms where a mainly intransitive verb …
Passive voice with intransitive verbs? - WordReference Forums
Nov 28, 2008 · The passive is not possible with intransitive verbs, losilmer. If you have come across "be" with a past participle of intransitive verbs, this reflects an older construction in which it was possible …
visit - intransitive or transitive? | WordReference Forums
Sep 23, 2013 · Hello, I understand that the verb 'visit' is normally used as a transitive verb as in 'visit a person or a place.' In the meantime, I also understand its usage as an intransitive verb is OK as …
intransitive verb vs passive voice of transitive verb
Aug 29, 2023 · If there is no agent argument, the verb evolve is "intransitive," and therefore the passive "is evolved" (be + past participle) sounds out of place, because only transitive verbs can be turned …
discuss [it] | transitive verbs without object - WordReference Forums
Jan 30, 2019 · Be that as it may (granted, my view may be unorthodox), transitivity is traditionally defined as a property of verbs. When a "transitive" verb appears without a "direct object," the …
Is the verb "engage" transitive or intransitive?
May 23, 2019 · Hi, guys. I wonder if the verb "engage" is a transitive or intransitive verb when it means taking part in an activity. I checked the Longman Online Dictionary which said [intransitive always + …
To walk ...transitive or intransitive? - WordReference Forums
Jun 11, 2005 · Well, I'm opening a new thread because in the thread about "pass on to sth" there is a discussion about the transitivity of the verb to walk. My opinion is that it is an intransitive verb, but …