Matthew's Verbs (general info on verbs)

Question 1

Transitive Verb versus Intransitive Verb

Based on whether it requires an object to express a complete thought or not.

A transitive verb is one that only makes sense if it exerts its action on an object
- The girls carry water to their village.
- Juan threw the ball.
- Could you phone the neighbours?

An intransitive verb will make sense without an object. - They jumped.
- The dog ran.
- She sang.

Some verbs may be used both ways.

Answer 1

Transitive Verb versus Intransitive Verb

Based on whether it requires an object to express a complete thought or not.

A transitive verb is one that only makes sense if it exerts its action on an object
- The girls carry water to their village.
- Juan threw the ball.
- Could you phone the neighbours?

An intransitive verb will make sense without an object.
- They jumped.
- The dog ran.
- She sang.

Some verbs may be used both ways.

Question 2

Avoir (verbe transitif)-

Indicatif = for stating facts
- Présent = j’ai
- Passé composé = j’ai eu
- Imparfait = j’avais
- Plus-que-parfait = j’avais eu
- Futur simple = j’aurai
- Futur proche = je vais avoir
- Futur antérieur = j’aurai eu
- Passé recent = je viens d’avoir

Subjonctif = for stating facts that are uncertain
- Présent = que j’aie

Impératif = for stating commands
Présent = aie

Conditionnel = for stating events dependent on conditions)
- Présent = j’aurais
- Passé = j’aurais eu

Answer 2

To have (transitive verb)

Indicatif = for stating facts
- Present = I have
- Past = I had
- Imperfect = I used to have
- Past perfect = I had had
- Future = I will have
- Immediate future = I’m going to have
- Past future = I will have had
- Recent past = I have just had

Subjonctive = for stating facts that are uncertain
- Present = I have

Imperative = for stating commands
- Present = have

Conditional = for stating events dependent on conditions
- Present = I would have
- Past = I would have had