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.
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, event, feeling, or idea. Nouns help us talk about people and objects, but also about experiences and things we cannot see or touch. The announcement brought relief to the…
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…