Identify the sentence containing an intransitive verb:
Correct answer: B. The baby sleeps
- A. He spoke the truth
- B. The baby sleeps
- C. Ring the bell
- D. The ants fought the wasps
Explanation
In this sentence, "sleeps" is an intransitive verb as it does not require a direct object to complete its meaning.
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