Anyone good with linguistics Are the following headlines tra

Anyone good with linguistics? Are the following headlines transitive or intransitive?

\"Clinton Says Inaction By Russia May Lead to Syrian Civil War\"

\"Russian Church Is a Strong Voice In Opposing Intervention in Syria\"

\"Putin Reject Intervention But Fears Civil War In Syria\"

\"Syria: Heavy Clashes Reported\"

\"Syria Bars 17 Western Diplomats and Allows Increased Aid Agency Presence\"

Solution

Let us look at the dictionary meaning of transitive and intransitive.

Transitive verb 1. to lead astray or deceive; especially : SEDUCE 2 : to deliver to an enemy by treachery 3 : to fail or desert especially in time of need 4 a : to reveal unintentionally b : SHOW, INDICATE c : to disclose in violation of confidence intransitive verb : to prove false.

Intransitive verb is to practice deceit; also : to give a false impression

Looking at the headlines

\"Clinton Says Inaction By Russia May Lead to Syrian Civil War\" - TRANSITIVE

\"Russian Church Is a Strong Voice In Opposing Intervention in Syria\" - INTRANSITIVE

\"Putin Reject Intervention But Fears Civil War In Syria\" - TRANSISITVE

\"Syria: Heavy Clashes Reported\" - INTRANSITIVE

\"Syria Bars 17 Western Diplomats and Allows Increased Aid Agency Presence\" - TRANSITIVE