Parts of speech are categories (nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, pronouns, prepositions, conjunctions, interjections, and articles) that describe the roles words play in sentences, helping you build clear and grammatically correct statements.
Example sentences showing parts of speech
• Noun — The nurse explained the procedure clearly.
• Pronoun — He finished the report before lunch.
• Verb — They prepare the shipment every morning.
• Adjective — The brown folder contains the contracts.
• Adverb — He spoke quietly during the meeting.
• Preposition — The keys are under the table.
• Conjunction — I wanted to go, but I had to work.
• Interjection — Wow! That solution saved us a lot of time.