Today is our topic of discussion – Parts of Speech and kinds
Parts of Speech and kinds
Definition of parts of speech
Basically, the term ‘parts of speech’ refers to each and every part of a sentence. So, each and every part of a sentence is ‘parts of speech’. But, according to the definition, a part of speech is a category of words based on the word’s function or grammatically the way it works in a sentence. A particular word can function more than one part of speech when used in different circumstances.
Classification of parts of speech:
There are eight parts of speech in the English language:
Noun:
Noun indicates any kinds of names of living beings or things. As – Raihan is a responsible person. Here, person is a noun and Raihan is also a noun.
Pronoun:
Pronoun indicates words which take place instead of noun. As- Raihan is a responsible person. He completes all of his tasks before deadlines. Here, Raihan is replaced by he in the previous sentence and this he is a pronoun.
Verb:
Verb indicates words which express works or action. As- Raihan helps people whenever needed. Whatever Raihan does is an example of verb. Here, helps is the verb as it indicates a work.
Adjective:
Adjective indicates words which modifies the noun or pronoun. As- Raihan is a responsible person. Words which express how Raihan is are examples of adjective. Here, responsible is the example of adjective.
Adverb:
Adverb indicates words which modifies the verb or adverb. As- Raihan walks fast.
Words that describe how Raihan works are examples of adverb. Here, fast is the example of adverb.
Preposition:
Preposition indicates words governing and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause. As-
Raihan is going to school.
This to takes place before a noun ‘school’ and expresses a relationship between “go” and “school”. This to is a preposition.
Conjunction:
Conjunction indicates words which connect words or clauses or sentences. As –
Raihan and Sumon are good friends.
This and is connecting Raihan and Sumon. This and is a conjunction.
Interjection:
Interjection indicates remarks, expressions or feelings. As –
Wow! What a brilliant student Raihan is!
This Wow! is expressing a good feeling of excitement. This is an example of Interjection.