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Conversation at The Library

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Conversation at The Library

Conversation at The Library

Conversation at The Library

       One day Raihani went to the University’s library because he had to find some book’s references for his last assignment. When he was arriving in the library, he met Mr. Bhudy, the Mr. Bhudy, and the conversation started as below. (Also read : Conversation Going to Traditional Market)

Raihani : Excuse me sir. May I come in?

Mr. Bhudy : Yes, please! Come in.

Raihani : Thank you, sir.

Mr. Bhudy : What can I do for you?

Raihani : I want to take some books.

Mr. Bhudy : I’m sorry. You cannot take some books. You can take only one book at a time.

Raihani : Oh, I see. I want The Multiplayer Classroom: Designing Coursework as a Game.

Mr. Bhudy : Mm! Let me check.

Raihani : Is it available sir?

Mr. Bhudy : Yes, it is available.

Raihani : Where is it?

Mr. Bhudy : It is in the third shelf in the extreme corner.

Raihani : Shall I take the book?

Mr. Bhudy : Where is your old book?

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Raihani : Here it is.

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Definition of Transitive and Intransitive Verb

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Definition of Transitive and Intransitive Verb

Definition of Transitive and Intransitive Verb

Definition of Transitive and Intransitive Verb

       As we have shared in the previous post that a Verb is an action word in a sentence that describe what the subject is doing. And for continuing our discussion about VERB, here we are going to discuss about Definition of Transitive and Intransitive Verb. Although the title is Definition of Transitive and Intransitive Verb but we also discuss about examples of it. So, let’s go to the material. (Also read : Kinds or Types of Verb)

Transitive Verb

Definition of Transitive Verb

       A transitive verb is a verb that requires an object to receive the action.

Example:

  • The speaker discussed different marketing strategies in the video.
  • She baked some cookies.
  • He rode the bicycle.
  • We moved the chair.
  • I stitched a quilt.
  • The instructor addressed the student’s question.
  • Miriam borrowed the methodology book from her classmate because she forgot her copy.
  • Can you bring your copy of the textbook to our study group meeting?
  • Donovan gave the gift to his sister.
  • The committee members will raise money for the new project.

Intransitive Verb

Definition of Intransitive Verb

       An intransitive verb does not take an object. Using an object immediately after an intransitive verb will create an incorrect sentence.  However, there may be other information after the verb, such as one or more prepositional phrases or an adverb. (Also read other article at : Dashing Boy Scout)

Example

  • She sneezed loudly.
  • Your baby cries a lot.
  • His grandfather died last year.
  • The rain fell heavily.
  • I was waiting but nothing happened.
  • The jokes were not funny and nobody laughed.
  • The book fell.
  • The horse galloped.
  • The sun set.
  • The patient’s health deteriorated quickly.
  • Ahmad voted in the local election.
  • May I sit here?
  • Attendance increased at the weekly study sessions as finals drew near.
  • Susan laughed.

Notes: An intransitive verb can take more than one prepositional phrase or adverb.

  • The patient’s health deteriorated quickly during the night.
  • Ahmad voted for the incumbent in the local election.

Verbs That Are Both Transitive and Intransitive

       Some verbs can be both transitive and intransitive, depending on the situation.  In some instances, such a verb may require an object, while in others it does not require an object. (Also read other article at : Soal USBN IPS SMP) read more

Function and Pattern of Auxiliary Modal SHALL

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Function and Pattern of Auxiliary Modal SHALL

Function and Pattern of Auxiliary Modal SHALL

      There are some Auxiliary Modals in English we have to know when we study about sentence. However, in this occasion we will only study Modal “SHALL”. In this case we will study Function and Pattern of Auxiliary Modal SHALL so that we will be familiar to this auxiliary. (Also study : Example of Simple Present Tense)

      Before studying about the function and its examples, it is better we study the pattern or the form of sentence using Modal SHALL. As other auxiliary modals, the pattern of Modal MUST is able to be shown as below:

A. The Pattern

( + )  Subject + Shall + infinitive (verb 1) + Complement

Example :

  • We shall finish our work on time.
  • We shall invite them on our wedding party.
  • I shall meet him on Monday.
  • I shall borrow some books from the library.

NOTE : SHALL can be shortened to ‘LL

Example :

  • We shall buy a new motorcycle. = We’ll buy a new motorcycle.
  • I shall go abroad. = I’ll go abroad.

( – )  Subject + Shall + not + infinitive (verb 1) + Complement

Example :

  • We shall not finish our work on time.
  • We shall not invite them on our wedding party.
  • I shall not meet him on Monday.
  • I shall not borrow some books from the library.

NOTE : SHALL NOT can be changed to SHAN’T

Example :

  • We shall not buy a new motorcycle. = We shan’t buy a new motorcycle.
  • I shall not go abroad. = I shan’t go abroad.

( ? ) Shall + Subject + infinitive (verb 1) + Complement

Contoh :

  • Shall we finish our work on time?
  • Shall we invite them on our wedding party?
  • Shall I meet him on Monday.
  • Shall I borrow some books from the library.

Below is the explanation about Function and Example of Auxiliary Modal SHALL. (Also read other article at : Remember beautiful memory)

B. The Function of Modal SHALL

There are some functions of Auxiliary Modal “SHALL” that is able to be studied, they are: read more