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Intransitive Verbs Exercises in Japanese language

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Intransitive verbs play a crucial role in Japanese, functioning differently from their English counterparts. Unlike transitive verbs, which require a direct object to complete their meaning, intransitive verbs stand alone. They describe actions, states, or occurrences without the need for an object. For example, the verb "行く" (iku) means "to go" and does not need an object to make sense. Understanding how to use intransitive verbs correctly is essential for constructing accurate and natural-sounding sentences in Japanese. Mastering intransitive verbs will significantly enhance your fluency and comprehension of the language. These verbs often interact with particles like "が" (ga) and "に" (ni) to indicate the subject and sometimes the direction or location of the action. For instance, "電車が止まる" (densha ga tomaru) means "The train stops," where "止まる" (tomaru) is the intransitive verb. By practicing with various sentence structures and contexts, you will develop a more intuitive grasp of how intransitive verbs function, making your Japanese communication both effective and authentic.

Exercise 1

1. The door *opened* by itself (intransitive verb for door action). 2. The sun *rose* at 6 AM this morning (intransitive verb for sun's action). 3. The ice cream *melted* quickly in the heat (intransitive verb for what happens to ice cream). 4. The flowers *bloomed* beautifully in the garden (intransitive verb for flowers). 5. The baby *cried* loudly in the middle of the night (intransitive verb for baby). 6. The leaves *fell* from the tree in autumn (intransitive verb for leaves). 7. The cake *baked* in the oven for an hour (intransitive verb for cake in the oven). 8. The cat *slept* peacefully on the couch (intransitive verb for cat's action). 9. The snow *accumulated* on the ground overnight (intransitive verb for snow on the ground). 10. The river *flowed* gently through the valley (intransitive verb for river action).

Exercise 2

1. The door *opens* by itself (action that happens without a direct object). 2. The flowers *bloom* beautifully in the spring (natural process involving plants). 3. The cat *sleeps* on the couch all day (daily activity of a pet). 4. The sun *rises* in the east every morning (natural phenomenon related to the sun). 5. The ice *melts* quickly in the heat (process of turning from solid to liquid). 6. The baby *cries* loudly when it is hungry (common behavior of infants). 7. The wind *blows* strongly during the storm (natural movement of air). 8. The phone *rings* suddenly, startling everyone (sound made by a device). 9. The water *boils* at 100 degrees Celsius (process of heating water). 10. The leaves *fall* from the trees in autumn (seasonal change involving trees).

Exercise 3

1. The door *opened* by itself (verb for the action of a door moving without external force). 2. The ice *melted* in the sun (verb for what happens to ice when it gets warm). 3. The flower *bloomed* in the spring (verb for what flowers do when they come out in season). 4. The book *fell* off the shelf (verb for the action of something moving downward by gravity). 5. The lights *turned on* at dusk (verb for the action of lights starting to emit light). 6. The soup *cooled* down on the table (verb for what happens to hot soup after some time in room temperature). 7. The computer *shut down* suddenly (verb for what happens when a computer stops working abruptly). 8. The leaves *changed* color in the fall (verb for what happens to leaves' appearance in autumn). 9. The balloon *popped* when it hit the sharp object (verb for what happens when a balloon bursts). 10. The sky *cleared* after the storm (verb for what happens when clouds go away and the sky becomes visible).