Parts of Speech Flashcards

Parts of Speech Overview

• Nouns represent people, places, things, or concepts, serving as the subject or object in a sentence.
• Pronouns function as substitutes for nouns, helping to avoid repetition and streamline communication.
• Verbs indicate actions, occurrences, or states of being, forming the core of predication within a sentence.
• Adjectives describe or limit nouns and pronouns, providing additional details or qualities.
• Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs, often indicating manner, degree, frequency, or time.
• Prepositions establish relationships between nouns or pronouns and other elements in a sentence, commonly indicating time, direction, or location.
• Conjunctions link words, phrases, or clauses, facilitating fluid connections within sentences.
• Interjections convey strong emotions or reactions, often standing alone or at the beginning of a sentence to express exclamatory sentiments.