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of the preposition in. In this sentence, the verb swims is an
intransitive verb with no direct object. No action is transferred
to an object in this sentence; the object of the preposition does
not receive the action of the intransitive verb swims.

! Hint: When an object is not needed to complete its meaning,
the verb is intransitive.

You will learn later why it is important to recognize transitive
verbs. Learning about objects of prepositions is also important
and is covered in Chapter 6, Prepositions.

4.17 Verbs Expressing Commands

A sentence that gives a command
is called an imperative sentence.

Place
Help! orders
here.

A complete sentence You often find these verbs on signs
can be just one word, that give orders. What is the subject?
like the command It is you. The listener or reader knows
Help! that the word you is understood.
Use imperative sentences to give commands or make requests,
such as Please pass the hamburgers and Go to the pool
now.

4.18 Overview of Verbs

Congratulations! The following charts summarize the Four
Principal Parts of a Verb. Use these charts for a final review.
Following the charts, you will find a list of 20 common irregular
verbs and a Venn diagram that highlights the important
concepts of helping verbs and main verbs.
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