Identify the sentence containing an Intransitive verb:
Correct answer: C. The train stopped suddenly
- A. The horse kicked his master
- B. The shot sank the ship
- C. The train stopped suddenly
- D. The dog bit the child
Explanation
An intransitive verb completes its meaning without needing a direct object. "Stopped" in sentence (c) describes the action of the train itself, and doesn't need an object to complete the thought.
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