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Parts of Speech

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Parts of Speech : 

Parts of Speech By: Ms. Getreu

All of the words in the English language can be categorized into eight parts or groups. Each group of words performs a specific function that helps people to communicate. Recognizing the types of words that make up a sentence helps people to understand each other. WHAT DOES “PARTS OF SPEECH” MEAN?

WHAT ARE THE EIGHT PARTS OF SPEECH? : 

WHAT ARE THE EIGHT PARTS OF SPEECH?

NOUN : 

NOUN A noun is a person, place, or thing. Hello Kitty drives a blue car.

ADVERB : 

ADVERB A word that describes a verb, adjective, or other adverbs. A word that tells how, when, where, and how much. Mr. Snuggles wears a helmet when he is very grumpy.

Verb : 

Verb A word that describes an action or a state of being. Lola loves to swim.

Adjective : 

Adjective A word that describes something. Suki and Ginger have orange fur.

Pronoun : 

Pronoun A pronoun replaces a noun I, you, he, she, we, me, they, some, etc.

Preposition : 

Preposition A word that links a noun to another word. It can also show space and time. To, at, after, on, but, with, from, etc. Fluffy found something under the Christmas tree.

Conjunction : 

Conjunction A word that connects other words, phrases, clauses or sentences. Templeton and Cesar may be from different worlds, but their friendship was the bridge that connected them.

Interjection : 

Interjection A word that expresses emotion. Ouch! Oh! Eureka! Woopee! Happy New Year.

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