Understanding Parts of Speech

Every word in a sentence has a job to do! In English, we call these jobs "parts of speech." There are eight main parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.

Why They Matter

Knowing the parts of speech helps you build strong sentences, understand what you're reading, and express your ideas clearly.

Key Points

• Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas.
• Verbs show actions or states of being.
• Adjectives describe nouns.
• Adverbs describe verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
• Prepositions show relationships between nouns.
• Conjunctions join words or groups of words.
• Interjections show strong feelings.

Tips for Identifying

Look for action words (verbs), naming words (nouns), and descriptive words (adjectives/adverbs). Practice by picking out the parts of speech in your favorite book!

Real-World Application

When you write a story, using a mix of these parts of speech makes your writing interesting and clear.