Lesson 1: Parts of Speech: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs, Preposition, Conjuctions, Interjections
Observe the different word classes within this sentence.
| Pronoun | Verb | Determiner | Adjective | Noun | Preposition | Noun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | have | a | crucial | meeting | at | work |
| Adverb | Linking Word | Pronoun | Verb | Adverb | Adjective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomorrow | so | I | am | quite | busy |
What kind of word?
English comprises eight distinct word classes, often called “parts of speech“. Below are some examples.
| Word Classes | |
|---|---|
| Verb | have, am, is, would, like, come, are, think, believe, write, run, read, drive |
| Noun | meeting, job, coffee, celebration, Sunday, Emily, friends, mates, intersection |
| Adjective | significant, pivotal, active, excellent, budget-friendly |
| Adverb | tomorrow, next day, somewhat, quite, indeed, genuinely, really, here |
| Preposition | at, to, on, in, for, from, with, by, between, through, under, over |
| Determiner | an, that, this, our, your, the, any, many, each, every, what |
| Pronoun | I, it, you, they, us |
| Linking Word | so, and, also, moreover, in addition, besides, thus, hence |
Words in sentences
Depending on their use, some words can belong to multiple word classes.
| Verbs | Nouns |
|---|---|
| Can I look at your mobile? We work on Saturday morning. | I like the look of that jacket. I’ll be at work tomorrow. |