##  [Transitive and intransitive verbs: Name that verb!](/en/quiz/transitive-and-intransitive-verbs-name-that-verb-eng)

Action verbs can be transitive or intransitive, or both. Transitive verbs take a direct object—a word or word group that answers the questions **what**? or **whom**? after the verb. Intransitive verbs do not take an object.

To see if you understand the difference between these two types of verbs, try your hand at this quiz.

1. Luis Alejandro rides a Cervélo bike during races.transitive

intransitive

2. Jean-Luc bicycles to work every morning.transitive

intransitive

3. The police officer saw the suspect climbing out of a window.transitive

intransitive

4. Katie Marie studies fine arts at the University of Ottawa.transitive

intransitive

5. Neil is building a cottage on Lac Simon near the Petite Nation river.transitive

intransitive

6. Giovanna has been cooking all day long.transitive

intransitive

7. On sunny days, the family eats outside on their front porch.transitive

intransitive

8. Nadine practises yoga three times a week.transitive

intransitive