Here’s a summary of the parts of speech in English, along with examples:
1. Noun
Definition: Names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Example: The dog is playing in the park.
2. Pronoun
Definition: Replaces a noun to avoid repetition.
Example: Sara loves her cat. She takes care of it daily.
3. Verb
Definition: Shows action or a state of being.
Example: He runs every morning. / She is happy.
4. Adjective
Definition: Describes or modifies a noun or pronoun.
Example: The beautiful flower bloomed.
5. Adverb
Definition: Modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb, often describing how, when, where, or to what extent.
Example: She sings beautifully.
6. Preposition
Definition: Shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word.
Example: The book is on the table.
7. Conjunction
Definition: Connects words, phrases, or clauses.
Example: I wanted to go, but it started raining.
8. Interjection
Definition: Expresses strong emotion or sudden feeling.
Example: "Wow! That’s amazing!"