1. SNS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY (An Autonomous Institution) COIMBATORE-35 DEPARTMENT OF SKILL/CAREER DEVELOPMENT
PARTS OF SPEECH
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2. SNSCT Parts of Speech

3. What Is Part Of Speech
A Part Of Speech is a group of words that are used in a certain way
In other words, all words in the English language are divided into eight different categories
Each category has a different role/function in the sentence
One important point to note is that many words are used in more than one way
This means that a word can function as several different parts of speech
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4. Eight Parts Of Speech
The Eight different parts of speech are: 1.Noun 2.Pronoun 3.Adjective 4.Verb 5.Adverb 6.Preposition 7.Conjuction 8.Interjection
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5. Noun A Noun is a word that names a person, a place or a thing Example:
A Man with a Hat is riding on a Horse
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6. Pronoun A Pronoun is a word that is used instead of a noun
For example, consider the sentence “Lisa is a nice girl.”
We can replace the noun "Lisa" with the pronoun "She" and make it as "She is a nice girl."
Examples of Pronoun
I, he, it, we, them, us, mine, itself, etc
Example sentences
He doesn't want go with them.
Would they help us?
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7. Adjective An Adjective is a word that describes a person or thing
Example :
He is a strong man.
Example Sentence
1.He has big blue eyes.
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8. Verb
A Verb is a word or group of words that express an action or a state
Example:
The boy hits the ball
Example sentences:
1. He drove for hours.
2. I think that he is right.
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9. Adverb
An Adverb is a word that gives more information about a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or even the entire sentence
Example:
He jumped so fast
Example Sentences:
1.She runs quickly. (adverb describing a verb)
2.She is so beautiful. (adverb describing a adjective)
3.She smokes very rarely. (adverb describing an adverb)
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10. Preposition
A Preposition is a word that is used before a noun or a pronoun to connect it to another word in the sentence
It is usually shows any one of the following
1.Location
2.Direction
3.Time
Examples:
On, in, at, by, under, above, beside, to, out, from, for, etc.
Example sentences:
1.I sat on the floor.
2.We will meet at four o'clock.
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11. Conjunction
A Conjunction is a word that joins parts of a sentence together
The word "conjunction" comes from the Latin word Conjungere (join together)
Examples: And, but, or, because, so, etc Example sentences: 1.I want to come, but I can't. 2.She is smart and beautiful. 3.Would you like a cat or a dog? 4.He didn't pass the test because he didn't understand the subject. 5.We were hungry, so we ordered pizza.
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12. Interjection
An Interjection is a short sound, word or phrase used to express the speaker's emotion
The word "interjection" comes from the Latin word Interjicere (throw between)
Examples: Oh! Look out! Ow! Hey! Wow! Ah! Um...,etc
Example sentences: 1.Wow, that's amazing! 2.Ah, that was a good meal. 3.Um... I'm not sure what to say. 4.Oh dear! What happened? 5.Hello! How are you doing? 6.Well, that's an option too.
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13. Activity Sheet
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14. Activity Sheet
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15. Thank you
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