The Parts of Speech Parts of Speech Noun

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The Parts of Speech

The Parts of Speech

Parts of Speech • • Noun Pronoun Verb Adjective Adverb Conjunction Preposition Interjection

Parts of Speech • • Noun Pronoun Verb Adjective Adverb Conjunction Preposition Interjection

Noun • Is a word which names a person place or thing (this includes

Noun • Is a word which names a person place or thing (this includes ideas) • Two types of nouns: – Common nouns – Proper nouns

Pronoun • Is a word which takes the place on a NOUN • A

Pronoun • Is a word which takes the place on a NOUN • A pronoun must have a specific, stated antecedent • A pronoun must agree with its antecedent in person, number, and gender.

Verb • A verb is a word which shows action • Or, existence, the

Verb • A verb is a word which shows action • Or, existence, the state of being • A verb MUST agree with its subject in person and number

To BE The Infinitive/Parent Form • • Be Is Am Are • • Was

To BE The Infinitive/Parent Form • • Be Is Am Are • • Was Were Being Been

Adjective • • • Is a word that describes a noun or pronoun Compare

Adjective • • • Is a word that describes a noun or pronoun Compare Tell how many What kind Describe attributes (color, height, size, etc. ) • Proper adjectives- a noun form that functions like an adjective

Articles • • They are pronouns The A An (used with words that start

Articles • • They are pronouns The A An (used with words that start with a vowel sound)

Adverb • A word which describes, or modifies: – a verb, – an adjective,

Adverb • A word which describes, or modifies: – a verb, – an adjective, – or another adverb

Conjunctions are words which connect words, phrases, and clauses • Coordinating Conjunctions • Correlative

Conjunctions are words which connect words, phrases, and clauses • Coordinating Conjunctions • Correlative Conjunctions • Subordinating Conjunctions

Coordinating Conjunctions • Must connect equals (equal phrases, clauses, sentences, and parts of speech)

Coordinating Conjunctions • Must connect equals (equal phrases, clauses, sentences, and parts of speech) • Common coordinating conjunctions: – But, and, for, yet, nor, so

Correlative Conjunctions • Conjunctions that are use in pairs – Either/or – Neither/nor –

Correlative Conjunctions • Conjunctions that are use in pairs – Either/or – Neither/nor – Not only/but also – Both/and – Whether/or – As/so

Subordinating Conjunctions • Connect phrases and clauses that are NOT equal. • Common subordinate

Subordinating Conjunctions • Connect phrases and clauses that are NOT equal. • Common subordinate conjunctions: – After -Because – Whenever -Before – Even though-When – Until -Although – Though -As if

Preposition • Is a word which shows location in time and place • Shows

Preposition • Is a word which shows location in time and place • Shows the relation between it’s object (noun/pronoun) and another word in the sentence • A prepositional phrase acts like an adjective or adverb

Interjection • Are words which demonstrate strong emotions or feelings • Usually offset by

Interjection • Are words which demonstrate strong emotions or feelings • Usually offset by a comma or exclamation point.