Every single word can be categorized into one of eight word groups, or parts of speech.
All eight are listed below, along with a very short definition of each.
Click on each of them to get a more in-depth explanation of what each one does.
1. Nouns
Words that name people, places, things, or ideasThere are many different types of nouns for you to learn about. A few of them include: proper nouns, common nouns, collective nouns, compound nouns, and many more!
2. Pronouns
Words that take the place of nounsJust like nouns, there are many different types of pronouns. Here are a few of them: reflexive pronouns, indefinite pronouns, possessive pronouns, and relative pronouns.
3. Verbs
Words that show action or a state of being.Linking verbs and helping verbs are describe on the page above. Modals are described here
4. Adjectives
Words that describe or modify nouns or pronouns.
5. Adverbs
Words that describe or modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
6. Prepositions
Words that show the relationship between a noun or a pronoun and some other word in the rest of the sentence.7. Conjunctions
Words that join two or more words, phrases, or clauses
8. Interjections
Interjections are words that show excitement or emotion. They are not grammatically related to the rest of the sentence.
