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The sentence contains an object 'train' therefore the verb 'stopped' is transitive. Sentences (a), (b) and (d) do not contain an object.
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Explanation:
Transitive verbs are action verbs that require a direct object to complete their meaning. In other words, they transfer the action of the subject to the object. On the other hand, intransitive verbs do not require a direct object.
Sentence a: "Some ants fight fiercely."
In this sentence, the verb "fight" does not have a direct object. It is an intransitive verb because it does not transfer the action to an object. The ants are the subject of the sentence, and "fiercely" is an adverb describing how they fight. Therefore, sentence a does not have a transitive verb.
Sentence b: "He spoke loudly."
In this sentence, the verb "spoke" does not have a direct object. It is an intransitive verb because it does not transfer the action to an object. The subject is "he," and "loudly" is an adverb describing how he spoke. Therefore, sentence b does not have a transitive verb.
Sentence c: "The motorman stopped the train."
In this sentence, the verb "stopped" is a transitive verb because it transfers the action of stopping to the direct object "the train." The subject is "the motorman," and the verb requires an object to complete its meaning. Therefore, sentence c has a transitive verb.
Sentence d: "The birds sang sweetly."
In this sentence, the verb "sang" does not have a direct object. It is an intransitive verb because it does not transfer the action to an object. The subject is "the birds," and "sweetly" is an adverb describing how they sang. Therefore, sentence d does not have a transitive verb.
Therefore, the correct answer is option 'C' - "The motorman stopped the train." It is the only sentence that contains a transitive verb.