Parts of speech are the basic building blocks of English grammar. They categorize words based on their function and role in a sentence. Here are the main parts of speech with brief notes on each:
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Noun: A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Example: dog, house, happiness, John, London
Pronoun: A pronoun is used in place of a noun to avoid repetition.
Example: he, she, it, they, I, you, we
Verb: A verb expresses action, state, or occurrence in a sentence.
Example: run, eat, sleep, love, think, is, was
Adjective: An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.
Example: beautiful, blue, tall, delicious, happy
Adverb: An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, providing more information about the action or quality.
Example: quickly, very, loudly, well, carefully
Preposition: A preposition shows the relationship between a noun/pronoun and other words in a sentence.
Example: in, on, under, at, by, with
Conjunction: A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
Example: and, but, or, so, because, although
Interjection: An interjection expresses strong emotions or feelings and is usually followed by an exclamation mark.
Example: Wow! Ouch! Hurray! Oh no!
Understanding the parts of speech is essential for constructing grammatically correct sentences and expressing ideas clearly in English. Each part of speech plays a unique role in creating meaningful communication.