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.
Limiting adjectives help narrow down which noun you’re talking about. Instead of describing the quality of a noun, they define it by showing quantity, ownership, selection, or emphasis. Words like…
Helping verbs work with main verbs to add meaning that a single verb cannot show on its own. They help express tense, form questions and negatives, and show voice or…
Adjectives of material describe what something is made of. They tell us the substance or physical matter used to create an object and answer the question, “What is it made…
Adjectives of origin describe the source, nationality, or cultural background of a person, place, object, or concept. These adjectives usually refer to a country, region, language, or ethnic group and…
Adjectives of purpose describe what a noun is used for or intended to do. They answer the question “What is it used for?” and help explain an object’s function or…
Modal verbs help you express more than just actions. They allow you to show ability, ask for permission, give advice, or talk about what is possible or necessary. Common examples…
Adjectives of opinion express personal judgments, preferences, or attitudes about a noun. They describe what someone thinks or feels about something rather than what can be measured or observed directly.…
Nouns do more than name people, places, or things. They play different roles inside a sentence, shaping meaning and clarity. A noun can act as the subject that performs an…
Adjectives of emotion describe how someone feels or what emotional tone something conveys. These words help express internal states such as happiness, fear, anger, surprise, or sadness. They answer the…