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Parts of Speech
The Building Blocks of Grammar
Defination
In English grammar, parts of speech are categories that words fall into based on their function in a sentence. Understanding them helps learners decode sentence structure and create clear, grammatically correct expressions.
The 8 Parts of Speech
| Part of Speech | Function | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | Names a person, place, thing, or idea | teacher, Pune, book, freedom |
| Pronoun | Replaces a noun | he, she, it, they |
| Verb | Shows action or state of being | run, is, think, talk |
| Adjective | Describes a noun or pronoun | red, tall, brilliant |
| Adverb | Modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb | quickly, very, well |
| Preposition | Shows relationship of a noun/pronoun to another word | in, on, under, beside |
| Conjunction | Connects words, phrases, clauses | and, but, because |
| Interjection | Expresses emotion or sudden feeling | wow!, oh!, hey! |
Real-life Examples
- Ravi (noun) runs (verb) quickly (adverb).
- She (pronoun) is (verb) happy (adjective).
- Oh! (interjection) He fell (pronoun + verb) into (preposition) the water (noun).
Tip for Students
Think of parts of speech like ingredients in a recipe. Knowing what each one does helps you mix them correctly to “cook” a meaningful sentence.