Parts of Speech

Overview

The eight parts of speech are the basic building blocks of sentences, each serving a different role in communication. Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas, while pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition. Verbs show action or a state of being, and adjectives describe nouns or pronouns. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, and prepositions show relationships between words, often indicating location, time, or direction. Conjunctions connect words or groups of words, and interjections express sudden emotion or reaction.

1. Noun – a person, place, thing, or idea

Examples: teacher, dog, school, love

The dog ran across the yard.

2. Pronoun – replaces a noun

Examples: he, she, it, they, I, we, you

She is my best friend.

They went to the store.

3. Verb – shows action or a state of being

Examples: run, jump, is, are, have, write

She runs fast.

He is tired.

4. Adjective – describes a noun or pronoun

Examples: happy, tall, red, three

It’s a sunny day.

She wore a blue dress.

5. Adverb – describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

Examples: quickly, very, well, silently, often

He ran quickly.

She is very smart.

6. Preposition – shows the relationship between words (often direction, place, or time)

Examples: in, on, under, after, before, through

The book is on the table.

She walked through the park.

7. Conjunction – connects words, phrases, or clauses

Examples: and, but, or, because, so, although

I like pizza and pasta.

He didn’t come because he was sick.

8. Interjection  – shows emotion or excitement

Examples: wow, oh, hey, ouch, yay

Wow! That was amazing!

Oh, I forgot my keys!

Remember

Parts of speech work together like the parts of a sports team. Each player has a unique role, but they all must cooperate to win the game.