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Learn the 8 parts of speech with simple explanations, real-life examples, memory tricks and beginner-friendly practice exercises.
Every English word has a job. These jobs are called parts of speech.
| Part of Speech | Job |
|---|---|
| Noun | Names a person, place, thing |
| Pronoun | Replaces a noun |
| Verb | Shows action or state |
| Adjective | Describes a noun |
| Adverb | Describes a verb/adjective |
| Preposition | Shows relationship |
| Conjunction | Joins words or sentences |
| Interjection | Shows emotion |
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A pronoun replaces a noun in a sentence.
A preposition shows position or relationship.
An interjection shows sudden emotion or feeling.
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Practice identifying parts of speech using simple examples.
cat → noun
sleeps → verb
quietly → adverb
She → pronoun
red → adjective
dress → noun
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