Transitive / Intransitive verbs Verbs which don't have an object are called intransitive. Some verbs can only be intransitive (disagree). In addition they cannot be used in the Passive Voice e.g. smile, fall, come, go. For example: # David disagreed. - intransitive. Verbs that have an object are called transitive verbs e.g. eat, drive, give. For example: * David gave her a present. Some verbs can be transitive or intransitive e.g. sing For example: * Xavier Nadu sings. - intransitive. * Xavier Nadu sings pop songs. - transitive.