Understanding the different types of verbs is essential for mastering English grammar. Verbs are not just action words—they function in specific ways that affect sentence structure and meaning.
Among the most important types of verbs are linking, intransitive, and transitive. Each type serves a distinct purpose.
- Linking verbs connect the subject with information about the subject.
- Intransitive verbs do not require an object to complete their meaning.
- Transitive verbs need a direct object to receive the action of the verb.
This interactive quiz will test your knowledge of these verb types through 10 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Whether you’re a student, teacher, or language enthusiast, this quiz will reinforce your understanding of English grammar and help clarify how these verbs work in English sentences.
Linking, Intransitive, and Transitive Verbs Quiz
Practice also more related quizzes: Sentence Structure Quiz
Exercise of the Linking, Intransitive, and Transitive Verbs Quiz
1. What do all verbs have?
a) a subject
b) an object
c) a preposition
2. A linking verb connects a subject with a noun or adjective that tells you about
a) the object
b) the subject
c) the verb
3. In which sentence does a linking verb connect the subject to a noun?
a) My daughter is a teacher.
b) My daughter teaches English.
c) My daughter studies daily.
4. “Daniel looks tired.” The linking verb connects the subject to
a) an objective
b) an adjective
c) an adverb
5. Intransitive verbs don’t have
a) an object
b) a subject
c) a complement
6. “Katy runs every morning.” In this sentence, “runs” is
a) a transitive verb
b) an intransitive verb
c) a linking verb
7. In which sentence is “run” used as a transitive verb?
a) She runs slowly.
b) She runs a business.
c) She runs every weekend.
8. “They bought a new car.” The verb is
a) intransitive
b) monotransitive
c) linking
9. “They bought their son a new car.” The verb is
a) intransitive
b) monotransitive
c) ditransitive
10. Which is a list of ditransitive verbs?
a) give, show, tell, lend
b) want, like, eat, kill
c) go, sleep, arrive, smile
Answers to all Quizzes
- a) a subject
- b) the subject
- a) My daughter is a teacher.
- b) an adjective
- a) an object
- b) an intransitive verb
- b) She runs a business.
- b) monotransitive
- c) ditransitive
- a) give, show, tell, lend
Final Note
Understanding the distinctions between linking, intransitive, and transitive verbs enhances your grammatical precision and helps improve your sentence construction skills. This quiz offered a practical and easy way to test and reinforce your knowledge.
Remember, identifying the type of verb in a sentence helps you better understand its structure and the relationships between words. Keep practicing to master English grammar with confidence!