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Understanding the 8 Parts of Speech: A Guide to Mastering Grammar

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        What Are Parts of Speech?   Definition :  Parts of speech are the categories into which words are classified based on their function in a sentence.  Each word in a sentence plays a specific role, such as naming a person or thing, expressing an action, or connecting different ideas.   How Many Parts of Speech Are There?  In English, there are eight main parts of speech:   Noun  Pronoun  .Verb  .Adjective  .Adverb  .Preposition  .Conjunction . Interjection  Let’s explore each one in detail with examples.   1.  Noun  A noun is a word used to name a person, place, thing, or idea.  Types of Nouns:   Proper Noun – Names a specific person, place, or organization.  Example: India, John, Eiffel Tower   Common Noun – Refers to a general person, place, or thing.  Example: country, boy, building   Concrete Noun – Names things that can be seen or touched.  E...