Transitive/Intransitive Verbs

Most of the mountain ranges RUN from north to south. RUN is

An transitive verb does not have an object.

Coastal plains APPEAR green on a relief map. APPEAR is

Mountains and highlands COVER most of the western states on this map. COVER is

An intransitive verb expresses action that is directed toward a word in the predicate.

She AMAZED them with her knowledge of the subject. AMAZED is

Various maps HUNG on the wall of the classroom. HUNG is

A relief map of the United States INDICATES the terrain of the country. INDICATES is

Several important rivers BEGIN in this mountain range. BEGIN is

The social studies teacher TOLD the students about the types of maps. TOLD is

The Rocky Mountains REACH from Canada to northern New Mexico. REACH is

A mapmaker SHOWS highlands in shades of brown or orange. SHOWS is

The word to which the action is directed is the object of the verb.

A transitive verb expresses action that is directed toward a word in the predicate.

Linking verbs are always intransitive.