G&U S SetBU2

DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B
Unit 2 Transitive & intransitive verbs
Grammar & Usage
Grammar & Usage

2.1
Transitive & intransitive verbs
2.2
Prepositions
2.3
Reflexive pronouns
Grammar Practice
Part A
Part B
Language Practice
Part A
Part C
Part D
Part E
Part B
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Grammar & Usage
2.1 Transitive & intransitive verbs

There are two kinds of verbs:
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A transitive verb needs an object the thing

or person that is affected by the action of the
verb.
direct object
transitive
We reached our destination.

They reached a decision.
(subject + verb +
object )
Can you reach the book on the top
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shelf?
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An intransitive verb does not need an object.

subject
Heavy rain
verb
fell.
The baby cried.
intransitive
(subject + verb)
The action involves only one thing or person.
Intransitive verbs are often

accompanied by prepositions/adverbial
phrase. This gives more details about the
action.
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A car collided with a bus.

A car crashed into a tree.
A car plunged off the flyover.
intransitive
(subject + verb)
Intransitive verbs often describe physical

movements/behaviours:
She cried.
I ran.
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Many verbs can be both transitive and intransitive and

retain the same meaning, because the object is obvious,
e.g. to finish.
I cant go now. I havent
finished my dinner.
Take your time. Well

go after you finish.
transitive
verb
intransitive
verb
the object =
your
dinner
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Some verbs have a different meaning depending on if

they are used with or without an object, e.g. to manage.
with an object
after
He managed the business

the death of his father.
(= ran the business)
with no object
Thats okay. I can manage.

(= cope)
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Some verbs are always transitive while others are always

intransitive.
verbs that are always

transitive
intransitive
Well discuss the plan

later.
Were talking about the

plan.
Ive heard the news.
Im listening to the news.
She hasnt found her key.
She is looking for her

key.
Some residents opposed

the plan.
Some residents objected

to the plan.
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2.2 Prepositions
When we use the nouns related to some transitive verbs, we
often need a suitable preposition to go with them.
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investigate (v.)
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Police are investigating the case.
investigation (n.) Compare: Police are carrying out

an investigation into
the case.
discuss (v.)
discussion (n.)
They discussed ways to improve

their English.
Compare: They had a discussion
on/about ways to
improve their English.
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2.3 Reflexive pronouns

Some transitive verbs take reflexive pronouns: myself,
ourselves, yourself, yourselves, himself, herself, itself,
themselves, when the subject and object of the verbs are the
same person.
They enjoyed themselves at the party last night.
Compare: They enjoyed the party very much.
We hurt ourselves on the sharp stones.
Compare: The sharp stones hurt our feet.
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Grammar Practice
Choose one of the given words to complete each of the
sentences below. The first one has been done for you as an
example.
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Who broke the window? Tom
(1) did/broke
did
_______________
.
2
consists
The committee _________________
of
(2) contains/
consists
teachers, students and parents.

3
suffered
The driver _________________
serious
(3) suffered/
suffered from
injuries in the accident.

4
suffering from
Those children are ___________________
(4) suffering/
suffering from
a rare disease.
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Grammar & Usage
looking
Police are _______________
into the case.
(5) investigating
/looking
6
rising
Rentals are ________________
as the
/raising
economy improves.
7
(6) rising
The bus company has promised not to
(7) rise/raise
raise
_______________
its fares.
8
He found it difficult to handle the situation

because he lacked
_________________________
experience.
(8) because
he
lacked/for lack
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Grammar & Usage
Complete the following statements using the prepositions in

the box below. Each preposition can be used more than
once. Some may not be used at all. The first one has been
done for you.
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1 I think the waiter was impolite. We should complain

to the manager.
_________
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I dont like seafood. It doesnt agree ___________
me.
on
The meeting was great. We finally agreed ___________
a plan.
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4 The principal thought my proposal was excellent and he

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agreed _________
to my suggestions.
5
with
Im afraid I dont agree _________
you.
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on/at the door. Ill get it.

Theres someone knocking _________
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about her.
I miss Mum. I cant stop thinking _________
for
Mrs Chan is looking _________
her keys. Have you seen
them?
off
Its very warm in here. Why dont you take _________
your coat?
on
10 Have you decided _________
the date of the picnic?
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BOX
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Grammar & Usage
Decide if the underlined prepositions in the following

sentences are necessary. Put a tick against those that are
correct. Cross them out if they arent. The first two have
been done for you.
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Grammar & Usage
They havent replied to my application letter.
How many people attended

to the meeting?
Why are you here? Who are you waiting for?
The suspect finally confessed to the crime.
he cheated.
He admitted to
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Do you believe in ghosts?
Do you believe
in his story?
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8 My grandmother has been suffering from cancer for a long

time.
9
another loss.
Peter couldnt bear with
10 He burst out laughing when he heard the joke.
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Grammar & Usage
Read the sentences below. Tick those that are correct and
put a cross X next to those that need a preposition. Write the
missing words, as shown in the examples.
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Grammar & Usage
1 Have you considered accepting my offer?

for
2 Ive been waiting him for over an hour.
^
3 No one told me about the science assignment.
4 Mr Chan requested a loan from the bank.
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Grammar & Usage
for
5 Is this the book youre looking?
^
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6 I dont like him. Hes always bragging his successes.
^
to/with
7 Who did you speak?
^ Jane asked her son.
8 Why did Ada marry George?
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Grammar & Usage
Follow the instructions given in brackets and rewrite the

sentences below. Keep the meaning of the original
sentences. The first one has been done for you.
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Grammar & Usage
The man admitted selling pirated VCDs. (

confessed.)
Rewrite using
The man confessed to selling pirated VCDs.

________________________________________________
________________________________________________
2
The match was cancelled because of heavy rain.

(
Rewrite using called.)
The match was called off because of (the) heavy
________________________________________________
rain.
________________________________________________
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Grammar & Usage
Why did they postpone the meeting? (

put.)
Rewrite using
Why did they put off the meeting?

________________________________________________
________________________________________________
4
He did not agree to my proposal. (

with the given words.)
Rewrite beginning
to my proposal.
He objected ______________________________________
________________________________________________
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Grammar & Usage
She had a bad headache last night. (

words.)
Begin with the given
from a bad headache last night.

She suffered _____________________________________
________________________________________________
6
Some salespeople visited us last week. (

called.)
Rewrite using
Some salespeople called on us last week.

________________________________________________
________________________________________________
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7 He removed his jacket and hung it over the back of the chair.
(
Rewrite using took.)
He took off his jacket and hung it over the back
________________________________________________
of chair.
________________________________________________
8 Shes interested in research work. (
words.)
Begin with the given
interests her.
Research work ___________________________________
________________________________________________
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Grammar & Usage
Your proposal has the committees approval. (

Begin
of your proposal.
The committee approves ____________________________
________________________________________________
10 The cook used fresh spices to enhance the dish. (
Begin
(to) enhance the dish.

Fresh spices helped ________________________________
________________________________________________
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Language Practice
Read the information in the following box. Then complete
each of the blanks in the conversation below with a suitable
word. Make sure that your answers are grammatically
correct. The first one has been done for you.
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Ann
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(1)
know
____________
He woke up in great (2) on Tuesday
(2)
pain
____________
morning and an ambulance was (3) for.
(3)
sent
____________
that he was suffering (4) acute
(4)
from
____________
appendicitis, so they operated (5)
(5)
on
____________
Did you (1) that Sam is in hospital?
Jack What happened?

Ann
The doctors checked him and found
him straight away.
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Jack Poor Sam!

Ann
I ran (6) his sister this morning on my
(6)
into
____________
way to school. She said Sam is (7) fast
(7)
recovering
____________
(8)
pay
____________
and the doctors hope he can be

discharged in a few days.
Jack Thats great news. I think Ill (8) him
a visit before he returns home.
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Grammar & Usage
(9)
come
____________
Jack Sure - (10) about this Saturday?
(10)
how/what
____________
Ann
(11)
meeting
____________
(12)
him
____________
Ann
Can I (9) too?
Im afraid Im (11) my uncle at the

airport.
Jack When are you meeting (12) ?

Ann
2.25 in the afternoon.
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Grammar & Usage
Jack Thats all right. We can go in the
Ann
evening, if that (13) you better.
(13)
suits
____________
Thatd be great. Ill (14) you a
(14)
give
____________
ring when I get home from the airport.

Jack No problem.
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Grammar & Usage
Read the following news clipping and use the information to

complete Ranos diary entry below. Use ONE word for each
blank. Two have been done for you as examples.
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I was at the beach with members of my group

when the tsunami (1) Phuket. People
(1)
hit
____________
screamed and were running (2) all directions
(2)
in
____________
panic, I shouted (3) my group. Stay close
(3)
to
____________
together and (4) me. I (5) them inland towards
(4)
follow
____________
higher ground, not far from the beach.
(5)
led
____________
as the huge waves swept up the beach. Dont
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Grammar & Usage
There were several elderly people and

children in my group. As we ran, I noticed
some of them were falling behind. They
wont (6) it to the hill, I thought. I must help
(6)
make
____________
(7)
help/assist
____________
them. Keep going, I said to a young man, as

I dashed back to (7) the eldest member of the
group.
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Grammar & Usage
Other local people and tourists who were also

heading for higher ground (8) the elderly and
(8)
helped
____________
small children. When we at last (9) to the top
(9)
got
____________
of the hill, I (10) heads. No one was (11) . What
(10)
counted
____________
a relief! In times of difficulty we are not alone
(11)
missing
____________
- there is always someone ready to (12) .
(12)
help
____________
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DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 2 Transitive & intransitive verbs

Grammar & Usage

Grammar & Usage

Unit 2 Transitive & intransitive verbs

Transitive & intransitive verbs

DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 2 Transitive & intransitive verbs

Grammar & Usage

2.1 Transitive & intransitive verbs

DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 2 Transitive & intransitive verbs

Grammar & Usage

A transitive verb needs an object the thing

We reached our destination.

DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 2 Transitive & intransitive verbs

Grammar & Usage

An intransitive verb does not need an object.

The baby cried.

The action involves only one thing or person.

Intransitive verbs are often

DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 2 Transitive & intransitive verbs

Grammar & Usage

A car collided with a bus.

Intransitive verbs often describe physical

DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 2 Transitive & intransitive verbs

Grammar & Usage

Many verbs can be both transitive and intransitive and

Take your time. Well

DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 2 Transitive & intransitive verbs

Grammar & Usage

Some verbs have a different meaning depending on if

He managed the business

Thats okay. I can manage.

DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 2 Transitive & intransitive verbs

Grammar & Usage

Some verbs are always transitive while others are always

verbs that are always

Well discuss the plan

Were talking about the

Ive heard the news.

Im listening to the news.

She hasnt found her key.

She is looking for her

Some residents opposed

Some residents objected

DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 2 Transitive & intransitive verbs

Grammar & Usage

DEVELOPING SKILLS Set B

Unit 2 Transitive & intransitive verbs

Grammar & Usage

Police are investigating the case.