What Are Parts of Speech?

Parts of speech are the building blocks of every sentence. Each word in a sentence plays a special role, and knowing these roles helps you understand and create clear, strong sentences.

The Eight Main Parts

1. Nouns: Names people, places, things, or ideas (dog, school, freedom).
2. Pronouns: Take the place of nouns (he, she, it, they).
3. Verbs: Show action or state of being (run, is, think).
4. Adjectives: Describe nouns or pronouns (happy, blue, tall).
5. Adverbs: Describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs (quickly, very, well).
6. Prepositions: Show relationships between nouns/pronouns and other words (in, on, under).
7. Conjunctions: Connect words or groups of words (and, but, because).
8. Interjections: Express emotion (wow, oh, ouch!).

Why Parts of Speech Matter

Understanding parts of speech helps you:

• Write sentences that make sense.
• Identify grammar mistakes.
• Expand your vocabulary.

Real-World Connection

Knowing parts of speech helps you craft emails, stories, and even texts that are clear and understandable.