Parts Of Speech

Parts of speech are the building blocks of any language. They are the components that make up a sentence and help to convey meaning. Understanding the different parts of speech is an important part of learning a language, as it helps us to understand how words are used in context and how they interact with each other. In English, there are 8 parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. Each one has its own set of rules and uses in sentences. By understanding these rules we can use them correctly in our writing or speaking to communicate effectively with others.

Definition

A part of speech (also called a word class) is a category that describes the role a word plays in a sentence.

8 Parts Of Speech

 

1. Noun

A noun is a name of person,place or thing

Examples : Ali,Karachi,pen.

 

2. Adjective

An adjective is a word that modifies or describes a noun.

Examples :He is a tall boy.

                   She is a beautiful girl.

                   Kashan is an  intelligent boy.

 

3. Pronoun

Pronoun is a word that is used instead of noun .

Examples : He,she,it,I,we,you,they….

 

4. Verb

Verb is a word that describes the action.

Examples : Run, walk,eat,talk, etc….

 

5. Adverb

Adverb is a word that describes the verb.

Examples : He runs quickl.

                         She walks slowly.

                         He sings loudly.

 

6. Conjunction

Conjunction is a word that joins the words or group of words to make a sentence meaningful.

Examples : Because, ,whereas,but, ,therefore,despite,although,unlike,besides.

 

7.Interjection

An interjection is a word or phrase used to express a feeling or to request or demand something.

Examples :Hurrah !  We won the match.

                        Wow ! It is very beautiful.dress.

                        Oh my God ! He has died.

 

8. Preposition

A preposition is a word or group of words used before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show direction, time, place, location, spatial relationships, or to introduce an object.

Examples : in, at, on, of, to.

 

Exercise : Parts Of Speech

To understand the parts of speech,read the sentences given below carefully and check the underline words to which part of speech they belong to.

 

1.         Ali is a wise man.

2.         She is  going to bazar.

3.         If we fininsh our task quickly,we will play cricket.

4.         Water is too cold.

5.         The shoes were kept under the table.

6.         She entered the class quietly.

7.         I like tea and cake but I don’t like cold drink.

8.         I went to school last Friday.

9.         Hi! How are you?

10.       She cooks delicious food.