Parts of Speech

Language is combination of infinite words, so when we wish to talk about words we divide them in certain categories. On the whole words are divided into eight different kinds or classes, called Parts of Speech, according to their use; that is, according to the their function in a sentence. Different clauses or kinds of words are called parts of speech. Words are divided into following eight categories.
 (i) Noun A word which expresses the name of a person, thing or place is known as Noun. Examples: Faizan, King, Star and sky. Bravery, honesty and boldness are senses and are included in nouns.
(ii) Pronoun A word which is used instead of a noun is called pronoun. Example: Us, We, He, Them, She, Her etc.

(iii) Adjective A word which is used to add quality or quantity of the noun is called adjective. Example: intelligent, nice, ten, half, bad

(iv) Verb The word, which is used to express the state of action of a subject, is called a verb. Example: is, are, played, looking.

 (v) Adverb The words which adds something to the meaning of an action or verb, another adverb or adjective is known as adverb. Example: steady, speedy, very, too (vi)

 Preposition A word, which is used in relation to a noun or a pronoun, is called preposition. Examples: in, on, about, into, under, above

(vii) Conjunction The words used to join sentences, phrases, clauses or words are called conjunctions. Examples: And, but, or, because etc.

 (viii) Interjection The words, which express sudden emotions or feelings, at the occasion of  happiness or sadness, are called interjection. Examples: Oh!, Alas!, Aha! etc.

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