Parts of Speech
📘 Parts of Speech
Parts of speech are categories of words classified according to their role in a sentence.
1️⃣ Main Parts of Speech
| Part of Speech | Function | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | Name of a person, place, thing, or idea | cat, city, happiness |
| Pronoun | Replaces a noun | he, she, it |
| Verb | Shows action or state | run, be, think |
| Adjective | Describes a noun | beautiful, tall, red |
| Adverb | Describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb | quickly, very, well |
| Preposition | Shows relationship between words | in, on, at |
| Conjunction | Connects words or sentences | and, but, or |
| Interjection | Expresses emotion | oh!, wow!, ouch! |
2️⃣ Examples in Sentences
- The cat (noun) is beautiful (adjective).
- She (pronoun) runs (verb) quickly (adverb).
- I put the book on (preposition) the table.
- He likes coffee and (conjunction) tea.
- Wow! (interjection) That is amazing!
📝 Practice
Identify the part of speech:
- She is happy.
- Wow! That was fast.
- They went to the park.
- The dog barks loudly.
- I and you are friends.