Question

What type of verb is the underlined word in the sentence?

Ruthie scored three goals in yesterday's soccer game.

A.
transitive

B.
intransitive

Answer 1

@vera_ewing

Answer 2

Which word is underlined?

Answer 3

b?

Answer 4

scored

Answer 5

Why would it be an intransitive verb?

Answer 6

because its not really describing anything

Answer 7

From Grammar Bytes:

A transitive verb has two characteristics. First, it is an action verb, expressing a doable activity like kick, want, paint, write, eat, clean, etc. Second, it must have a direct object, something or someone who receives the action of the verb.

Answer 8

ok

Answer 9

so a

Answer 10

Of course. The correct answer is A. Good job! :)

Answer 11

thanks