Understanding the Building Blocks of Sentences

The English language is built on a foundation of eight parts of speech. These categories help us understand how words function and how to create strong, meaningful sentences.

The Eight Parts of Speech

1. Nouns – Names of people, places, things, or ideas.
2. Pronouns – Replace nouns to avoid repetition.
3. Verbs – Show actions or states of being.
4. Adjectives – Describe or modify nouns and pronouns.
5. Adverbs – Modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
6. Prepositions – Show relationships between nouns or pronouns and other words.
7. Conjunctions – Connect words, phrases, or clauses.
8. Interjections – Express strong emotions or sudden bursts.

Why It Matters

Knowing the parts of speech helps you understand sentence structure, improve your writing, and ace language questions on the TACHS exam.

Real-World Use

Whether you’re writing an essay, crafting a text, or even telling a story, using the right part of speech makes your meaning clear and your writing more interesting.