Question

identify the type of verb used in the following sentence.
they elected him president.

• transitive verb
• intransitive verb
• both transitive and intransitive
• none of the choices

Explanation:

The verb "elected" in the sentence takes a direct object ("him") and an object complement ("president"). Transitive verbs require a direct object to complete their meaning, which fits here. Intransitive verbs do not take direct objects, so this does not apply.

Answer:

Transitive verb