Parts of Speech Notes
Parts of Speech Notes
The parts of speech explain how words are used in a sentence. Understanding them helps improve
1. Noun
A noun is the name of a person, place, thing, or idea.
2. Pronoun
A pronoun is used in place of a noun.
3. Verb
A verb expresses an action or state of being.
4. Adjective
An adjective describes or modifies a noun.
5. Adverb
An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
6. Preposition
A preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words.
7. Conjunction
A conjunction joins words, phrases, or clauses.
8. Interjection
An interjection expresses strong emotion.