Parts of speech are categories that describe how words function in a sentence. A word may name something, express an action, describe another word, connect ideas, show a relationship, or perform another grammatical role.
Start with The 8 Parts of Speech for an overview of the main word classes and their functions. You can then explore detailed lessons on nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
Adding -ing to a verb looks simple until the spelling changes. Talk becomes talking, but write becomes writing, run becomes running, and lie becomes lying. These changes are not random. Most English verbs follow a small number of spelling patterns…
English main verbs do not always stay in the same form. Write becomes wrote, written, writing, or writes depending on how the verb is used. Regular verbs are usually more predictable, while irregular verbs such as go, take, see, and…
Adjectives are words that describe or give more information about nouns and pronouns. They help us answer questions like What kind? How many? or Which one? Without adjectives, our sentences would be flat and unclear. For example, instead of saying…
Pronouns in English are handy words that help us talk and write more effectively. They replace nouns to avoid repetition. Even if you don’t know them as ‘pronouns,’ you use them in everyday conversations. Words like I, you, he, she,…
Nouns are one of the first things you learn in English, and for good reason. They give names to people, places, things, and ideas. Whether you’re writing a sentence or having a conversation, nouns help you refer to the world…
Each word in a sentence serves a specific function. Some name things, others describe, show action, or connect ideas. These functions are grouped into eight categories called parts of speech. In this guide, you’ll explore all eight parts of speech…