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Transitive vs intransitive verbs Exercises in Lithuanian language
Understanding the distinction between transitive and intransitive verbs is crucial for mastering the Lithuanian language. Transitive verbs are those that require a direct object to complete their meaning, answering questions like "what?" or "whom?" For instance, in the sentence "Jis skaito knygą" (He reads a book), "skaito" (reads) is a transitive verb because it requires the direct object "knygą" (a book) to make sense. On the other hand, intransitive verbs do not need a direct object and can stand alone, answering questions like "where?" or "when?" An example of this would be "Jis miegojo" (He slept), where "miegojo" (slept) is an intransitive verb.
By recognizing whether a verb is transitive or intransitive, learners can significantly improve their sentence structure and overall fluency in Lithuanian. This understanding helps in constructing grammatically correct sentences, whether you are forming simple statements or more complex narratives. The exercises on this page are designed to provide practical examples and thorough practice to help you master the use of transitive and intransitive verbs in various contexts. Through interactive activities and detailed explanations, you will gain confidence in your ability to differentiate and use these types of verbs accurately in Lithuanian.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Vaikas *valgo* obuolį (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Jis *bėga* į mokyklą (verb for running).</p>
<p>3. Katė *miega* ant sofos (verb for sleeping).</p>
<p>4. Ji *skaito* knygą (verb for reading).</p>
<p>5. Mokytojas *rašo* ant lentos (verb for writing).</p>
<p>6. Mes *važiuojame* į miestą (verb for driving).</p>
<p>7. Šuo *žaidžia* su kamuoliu (verb for playing).</p>
<p>8. Jis *kalba* telefonu (verb for speaking).</p>
<p>9. Ji *daro* namų darbus (verb for doing).</p>
<p>10. Jie *žiūri* televizorių (verb for watching).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Jonas *valgo* obuolį (action with an object).</p>
<p>2. Vaikai *bėga* parke (action without an object).</p>
<p>3. Laura *piešia* paveikslą (creating something).</p>
<p>4. Mes *važiuojame* į mokyklą (movement with a vehicle).</p>
<p>5. Mokytojas *moko* vaikus (educational action).</p>
<p>6. Šuo *miega* ant sofos (resting action).</p>
<p>7. Tėvai *skaito* knygą (action involving reading).</p>
<p>8. Gėlės *auga* sode (growth action).</p>
<p>9. Jis *žiūri* filmą (action involving watching).</p>
<p>10. Jie *kalba* telefonu (communication action).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Jis *valgo* obuolį kiekvieną rytą (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Vaikas *verkia* kai yra liūdnas (verb for crying).</p>
<p>3. Mes *skaitome* knygą prieš miegą (verb for reading).</p>
<p>4. Mokytoja *aiškina* užduotį mokiniams (verb for explaining).</p>
<p>5. Jis *bėga* parke kiekvieną rytą (verb for running).</p>
<p>6. Šuo *loti* kai pamato nepažįstamą žmogų (verb for barking).</p>
<p>7. Žmonės *laukia* autobuso stotelėje (verb for waiting).</p>
<p>8. Ji *rašė* laišką draugei vakar (verb for writing).</p>
<p>9. Mes *žiūrime* filmą per televizorių (verb for watching).</p>
<p>10. Jis *važiuoja* į darbą dviračiu (verb for riding).</p>