The 8 parts of speech are:
1. Noun – names a person, place, thing, or idea
2. Pronoun – takes the place of a noun
3. Verb – shows action or state of being
4. Adjective – describes a noun or pronoun
5. Adverb – describes a verb, adjective, or other adverb
6. Preposition – shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words
7. Conjunction – connects words, phrases, or clauses
8. Interjection – expresses strong emotion or surprise