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The Parts of Speech�

By – Rama Krishna

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  • Words are divided into different kinds or classes. These are called Parts of Speech according to their use, that is, according to the work they do in a sentence. The Parts of Speech are eight in number:

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1.  Noun            

2. Pronoun            

3. Adjective               

4. Verb

5.  Adverb        

6. Preposition       

7. Conjunction          

8. Interjection

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I.  The Noun

  • A Noun is a word used as the name of a person, place, or thing.�Examples:
  • Ashoka was a great king.�The rose smells sweet.�The sun shines bright.�I sit on the chair.�This is my pen.�India is a vast country.�Mount Everest is the highest peak.�Ramesh is my brother.�I always speak the truth.�Honesty is the best policy.
  • All the words in italics are nouns.�The definition of noun includes:�(a)    all objects that we can see, hear, taste, touch or smell.�(b)    something that we can think of, but cannot perceive by the senses.

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The Pronoun

  • A Pronoun is a word, which is used instead of or in place of a noun. ‘�Examples:
  • Rita did not come as she was unwell.�The books are where you left them.�Umesh failed because he was careless.�The dress is on the table where I put it.�This is the cow, which gives us milk.
  • All the words in italics are pronouns.

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The Adjective

  • An Adjective is a word used to add something to the meaning of a noun or a pronoun.�Examples:
  • Yuvraj is a brave boy.�My uncle gave me an expensive gift.�Reena is a good girl.�India is a great country.�Partho is an intelligent student.�She is poor but happy.
  • All the words in italics are adjectives.

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The Verb

  • A Verb is a word used to express an action, performance or state.�Examples:
  • I bought a new book yesterday.�Nikhil goes to school daily.�Mumbai is a big city.�The sun rises in the east.�I saw an elephant yesterday.
  • All the words in italics are verbs.

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The Adverb

  • An Adverb is a word used to add something to the meaning of a verb, an adjective or another adverb.�Examples:
  • He is a very good student.�She plays well.�He worked the sum quickly.�Surely you are mistaken.�Cut it lengthwise.
  • All the words in italics are adverbs.

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The Preposition

  • The Preposition is a word or group of words used with a noun or pronoun to show how the person or thing denoted by the noun or pronoun stands in relation to something else.
  • Examples:
  • I had gone to Mumbai.�The book is on the table.�The cow sits under a tree.�He is fond of tea.�The boy ran across the road.
  • All the words in italics are prepositions.

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The Conjunction

  • A Conjunction is a word which joins two words, sentences or clauses.�Examples:
  • Partho and Sharan came to our house.�Mohan is poor but honest.�She must weep or she will go mad.�Either take it or leave it.�It is neither useful nor ornamental.
  • All the words in italics are conjunctions.

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The Interjection

  • An Interjection is a word which expresses some sentiment or sudden feeling.�Examples:
  • Hurrah! we have won the match.�Alas! my uncle is dead.�Oh! it is you.�Bravo! you have done well.
  • All the words in italics are interjections.

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