Parts of Speech

[The excerpt below is taken from partsofspeech.org]

Part of Speech Overview

In the English language, words can be considered as the smallest elements that have distinctive meanings. Based on their use and functions, words are categorized into several types or parts of speech. This article will offer definitions and examples for the 8 major parts of speech in English grammar:  noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, conjunction, 
preposition, and interjection.

To read about each of the 8 parts of speech, click this link: partsofspeech.org

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Here are some great exercises that you can use to practice identifying parts of speech. 

• Grammar: Parts of Speech
• My English Pages
• Parts of Speech Exercise

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