Some of the following verbs are usually transitive, meaning they mostly take a direct object to complete their meaning. Some of the following verbs are usually intransitive, meaning they usually do not take a direct object. Some verbs may belong under both categories, and have similar or very different meanings. Look at the following sentences. If both sentences in a pair are correct but there is a big meaning change, select "no" in the fourth column. Click the buttons to select your answer. N/A stands for "not applicable".

Right or Wrong?	Transitive	Intransitive	Both, small meaning change
I agree you. / I agree with you.	yes no	yes no	yes no N/A
I searched him. / I searched for him.	yes no	yes no	yes no N/A
I left Canada. / I left for Canada.	yes no	yes no	yes no N/A
Discuss the idea. / Discuss about the idea.	yes no	yes no	yes no N/A
Listen the song. / Listen to the song.	yes no	yes no	yes no N/A
Join us. / Join with us.	yes no	yes no	yes no N/A
She is expecting you. / She is expecting.	yes no	yes no	yes no N/A
Apply the theory. / Apply for the job.	yes no	yes no	yes no N/A
He ran the shop. / He ran to the shop.	yes no	yes no	yes no N/A
He answered you. / He answered to you.	yes no	yes no	yes no N/A
I shine my own shoes. / The sun is shining.	yes no	yes no	yes no N/A

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