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Verbs, nouns, adjectives, and parts of speech? What are these??

Updated: Apr 3



Introduction:

If you do not know, or cannot remember what a verb, noun, preposition, or adjective is, then this article is perfect for you. Let me first tell you that these are called parts of speech, in every language, we have them.


Parts of speech are when we divide the words in a language into groups based on how they are used. I will tell you more later, but let me ask you a question.


Do you want to improve your language and grammar skills? 

Do you sometimes make the same mistake over and over and can’t stop?


If yes, then you absolutely need to learn the parts of speech. It is boring, but it makes everything else that you will learn after so simple.


What if I told you you cant say “I very like chocolate” because you have to put an adjective after “very.” Would you understand this very simple correction? Or what if you said “I cook deliciously food” and i told you you cant put an adverb before a noun, so you need to say delicious, not deliciously.


These are all things I tell my students everyday and if they know what the parts of speech are, it is SO easy to fix your mistakes and know how to practice them to properly correct your mistakes…. Long story short, knowing the parts of speech will be a great tool for you to use time and time again. 




Okay, so this is what you need to know….


Important: There are 9 parts of speech.


That means that all the words in English are divided into 9 groups. But what are the groups?


  1. Nouns

  2. Pronouns

  3. Verbs

  4. Adjectives

  5. Adverbs

  6. Prepositions

  7. Conjunctions

  8. Determiners

  9. Interjections



These are the 9 parts of speech… In this post I will explain them all in a basic way so that you can get a taste of what they mean. In another article I will explain them in more depth, but let's start with what you really need to know about these 9 groups - AKA: the parts of speech.





Let's start with these Nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and prepositions

These are the most important parts of speech that you need to know and master and doing this will help you SO MUCH when you learn other grammar rules or want to understand a mistake you often make in english.




Nouns and Pronouns

Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. They are tangible and intangible elements that make up our world and our conversations. For example, 'apple', 'cellphone', 'water', 'Coca-Cola', 'tree', 'China', and 'John' are all nouns. They can be subjects, objects, or complement in a sentence. Examples:

  • I ate an apple for lunch.

  • I bought this cell phone for my brother.

  • I went to China.

  • I talked to John.

Pronouns are words used in place of a noun. They make sentences less repetitive and more fluent. Pronouns include words like 'he', 'she', 'it', 'they', 'we', 'you', and 'I'. For instance:

  • He is my brother. (Instead of 'John is my brother.')

  • It is delicious. (Referring to the apple.)

Verbs

Verbs are action words. They describe what the subject is doing, has done, or will do. Without verbs, a sentence cannot convey action or state of being. Examples of verbs are 'run', 'think', 'be', 'grow', and 'see'. For example:

  • She runs every morning.

  • They thought about the solution.

Adjectives and Adverbs

Adjectives describe or modify nouns. They add detail and depth to nouns, giving us more information about size, shape, age, color, etc. Examples: 'red', 'fast', 'beautiful', 'old'. For instance:

  • A red apple sat on the table.

  • A beautiful day begins.

Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. They often end in '-ly' and provide more detail about how, when, where, and to what extent an action is performed. Examples: 'quickly', 'silently', 'very', 'extremely'. For example:

  • She runs quickly.

  • The apple is very red.

Prepositions

Prepositions are words that show relationships between nouns or pronouns and other words in a sentence. They can indicate time, place, direction, cause, manner, and amount. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'by', 'for'. For example:

  • The book is on the table.

  • We will meet at noon.

Conjunctions

Conjunctions are linking words. They join words, phrases, or clauses together in a sentence, making it cohesive and connected. Common conjunctions are 'and', 'but', 'or', 'yet', 'so'. For example:

  • I want to go out, but it’s raining.

Determiners

Determiners introduce nouns. They help us understand which or what kind of noun we are talking about. Examples are 'a', 'an', 'the', 'this', 'that', 'my', 'your'. For instance:

  • The apple is sweet.

  • My brother is tall.

Interjections

Interjections are words or phrases that express strong emotion or sudden burst of feeling. They are often followed by an exclamation mark. Examples include 'Oh!', 'Wow!', 'Ugh!', 'Hooray!'. For example:

  • Wow! That’s amazing!

Understanding these parts of speech is fundamental to mastering English grammar. It may seem tedious at first, but this knowledge is invaluable. It lays the groundwork for constructing proper sentences, enhancing vocabulary, and ultimately, becoming proficient in English



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