Parts of Speech

 English Grammar lesson 4: Parts of Speech

In order to study the English language, all words are divided  (placed) into different categories called Parts of speech, according to  the work they do in a sentence.

There are eight parts of speech in English language.

Note: Some modern grammars include Determiners among the parts of speech. Determiners are words which determine or limit the meaning of the nouns that follow.

We have already read a little about these Parts of speech in lower classes. However, it is important to understand. one thing right in the beginning. 

A word may not always belong to the same class, We should never say that a word is a noun, adjective or verb. It may be used as a noun in one sentence and as an adjective in another. In other words we can say,

The  Category to which a word belongs depends upon the work it does in a particular sentence.

Look at the following examples

1) My teacher patted me on the back (Noun)

2) A thief  entered the house from the back door. (Adjective).

3) The company backed out of the agreement. (verb).

4) The teacher came back Immediately. (Adverb).

From the above examples it is now clear that we can't say which part of speech a word belongs unless we see it used in a sentence.

Let's Summarise.

In English language, words are classified in different classes or categories, called Parts of Speech 

Points to remember

1) There are 8 parts of speech. 9 according to some modern grammars which includes determiners* .

1) Nouns - Naming word

2) Adjective- Describing word

3) Pronoun- Replaces a Noun

4) Verb - Action word

5) Adverb- Describing word or Action

6) Preposition- Shows relationship

7) Conjunctions- Joining word

8) Interjection - Expressive word

9) Determiner* - Limiting word

2) What part of speech a word is, depends upon the work it perform in a sentence.

NOTE: 👇To learn about  The Phrase and The Clause  Click on the link given below

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