Parts of Speech- Definition, 8 Types and Examples
Parts of speech are among the first grammar topics is parts of speech. we learn when we goes to school or when we start our English language learning process. Parts of speech can be defined as words that perform different roles in a sentence and Some parts of speech can perform the functions of other parts of speech too.
What is Parts of Speech
The parts of speech are categories that describe the roles words play in a sentence. Here are the eight main parts of speech:
1. Noun: Names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Examples: dog, city, love, car
2. Pronoun: Replaces a noun to avoid repetition.
Examples: he, she, it, they, you
3. Verb: Describes an action or state of being.
Examples: run, is, speak, become
4. Adjective: Modifies or describes a noun or pronoun.
Examples: happy, tall, blue, quick
5. Adverb: Modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often ending in -ly.
Examples: quickly, very, well, slowly
6. Preposition: Shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and another word in the sentence.
Examples: in, on, at, between, under
7. Conjunction: Connects words, phrases, or clauses.
Examples: and, but, or, so, because
8. Interjection: Expresses a sudden feeling or emotion.
Examples: oh!, wow!, ouch!
Understanding of Parts of Speech with the experience of small Exercise
Try identifying which part of speech the highlighted words belong to.
My Sister goes home late.
I am a honest girl.
This is the car I was looking for.
Whoa! This is brilliant.
The weather in Shimla is very pleasant.
Check your answers.
My – Pronoun, Home – Noun, Late – Adverb
Am – Verb, honest – Adjective
I – Pronoun, Was looking – Verb
Whoa – Interjection, Brilliant – Adjective
weather – Noun, In – Preposition, Shimla – Noun, Very – Adverb