In this post we are going to learn very interesting and very important Parts of speech these are very helpful for English learn.
- Noun
- Pronoun
- Verb
- Adverb
- Adjective
- Article
- Conjunction
- Preposition
- Interjection
Nouns and Pronouns
Nouns and Pronouns are used to give a subject to our speaking. They are amongst the most common words in English.
(1) Noun Identification:
A noun is a word that refers to a thing (book), a person (Avantika), an animal (puppy), a place (Delhi), a quality (beautiful), an idea (justice), or an action (Write). It’s usually a single word, but not always: cake, shoes, school bus, and time and a half are all nouns.
Common Nouns VS Proper Nouns
Common nouns
Common nouns are for general ( not specific! ) people, places and things.
Sentence Examples:
- I really like to read younger authors!
- Well, bananas are pretty good for you!
- You always enjoyed learning new languages.
Proper nouns
Proper nouns are for specific people, place and things ( We use a capital letter for these nouns! ).
Sentence Examples:
- New Delhi is a capital of India.
- My dad said Mumbai is a very big city.
- The Pacific Ocean is huge!
(2) Pronouns:
Replaces a noun. Pronouns are used instead of nouns and have a variety of uses within speech.
Identification:
He, she, it, they, you, I, we, me, her, him, them.
Sentence Examples:
- He is going to participate in football match.
- Where do you want to go?
- Actually that book is mine I think.
Verbs and Adverbs
Verbs and Adverbs are also very common parts of speech.
(3) Verbs:
Verbs an action or doing word (also tell when it happened!).
Identification:
Bear, forecast, forget, come, fall, Catch, sing, jump, ate, laugh, do, see, though, cooked, study.
Sentence Examples:
- I thought I would never win the lottery!
- She is study now.
- sorry! I forgot your gift.
- She is eating her favorite dish.
(4) Adverbs:
Adverb is describes a verb (often end in-ly!)
Identification:
Quietly, slowly, funnily, quickly, sleepily, steadily.
Sentence Examples:
- She slowly crept back into bed.
- He quickly change the topic.
- “Don’t go,” he muttered sleepily.
- I quickly accessed my options.
Adjectives and Articles
Adjectives and Articles commonly appear next to each other.
(5) Adjectives:
Describes a noun.
Identification:
Thick, tall, red, big, beautiful, quiet, shiny, fat.
Sentence Examples:
- I must say you are a very tall guy!
- She is wearing red dress.
- She is looking very beautiful.
(6) Articles:
Define the noun.
Identification:
A, the and an
Sentence Examples:
- A big pool would be awesome.
- (not specific thing)
- An apple is very delicious.
- ( not specific thing (with vowel))
- The noisy dog is rally loud.
- (specific thing)
(7) Conjunctions:
Used to link ideas and parts of speech.
Identification:
Because, and, so, although, therefore, furthermore
Sentence Examples:
- I don’t want lunch because I’m not hungry.
- There’s a sale in town so I’ll go shopping later.
- Although it’s raining I’ll still go for a run.
- You work two jobs therefore you’re busy.
(8) Prepositions:
Give information for place, time etc.
Identification:
Over, inside, during, before, on top, offer, between, above
Sentence Examples:
- I’m pretty sure the key is inside my back pocket.
- How about we meet after dinner.
- He must have changed clothes during the night.
- My offer is still open.
(9) Interjections:
Expressing emotions. Describe surprise or a feeling.
Identification:
Ouch!, Woohoo!, Yew!, Eck!
Sentence Examples:
- “Ouch! dammit,” she muttered.
- English went even better than expected, so woohoo! for that.
- Ouch! what did you kick me for?