Introduction-to-the-8-Parts-of-Speech.pptx

this is all about the 8 parts of the speech.

1. Introduction to the 8 Parts of Speech The 8 parts of speech are the fundamental building blocks of language. They describe the different roles that words play in a sentence. Understanding these parts is crucial for clear communication and effective writing. by Rosalie A. Calma

2. Noun A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea. It is the subject of a sentence and answers the question "who" or "what". Proper Noun Names a specific person, place, or thing. For example, "John," "London," or "the Eiffel Tower". Common Noun Names a general type of person, place, thing, or idea. For example, "boy," "city," "book," or "happiness". Collective Noun Names a group of people, animals, or things. For example, "team," "flock," or "library". Abstract Noun Names a quality, idea, or concept. For example, "love," "freedom," or "justice".

3. Verb A verb is a word that describes an action or a state of being. It is the heart of a sentence and tells us what the subject is doing or being. 1 Action Verb Describes a physical action. For example, "run," "jump," "eat," or "write". 2 Linking Verb Connects the subject of a sentence to a word that describes or identifies it. For example, "is," "am," "are," "was," or "were". 3 Helping Verb Assists the main verb in expressing tense, mood, or voice. For example, "will," "have," "should," or "can". 4 Transitive Verb Requires a direct object to complete its meaning. For example, "He threw the ball".

4. Adjective An adjective is a word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun. It tells us more about the noun and adds detail to our writing. Descriptive Adjective Describes qualities of a noun. For example, "big," "beautiful," or "funny". Possessive Adjective Shows ownership or possession. For example, "my," "your," "his," "her," or "their". Demonstrative Adjective Points out specific nouns. For example, "this," "that," "these," or "those".

5. Adverb An adverb is a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb. It tells us more about how, when, where, or to what extent something happens. Adverbs of Manner Describe how an action is performed. For example, "quickly," "slowly," or "carefully". Adverbs of Time Tell us when an action happens. For example, "yesterday," "today," or "tomorrow". Adverbs of Place Tell us where an action happens. For example, "here," "there," or "everywhere". Adverbs of Degree Tell us how much or to what extent an action or quality is present. For example, "very," "extremely," or "slightly".

6. Pronoun A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun or noun phrase. It avoids repetition and makes our writing more concise. Personal Pronoun Replaces a noun referring to a person or thing. For example, "I," "you," "he," "she," "it," "we," or "they". Possessive Pronoun Shows ownership or possession. For example, "mine," "yours," "his," "hers," "its," "ours," or "theirs". Reflexive Pronoun Reflects the action back to the subject. For example, "myself," "yourself," "himself," "herself," "itself," "ourselves," or "themselves". Relative Pronoun Connects a dependent clause to an independent clause. For example, "who," "whom," "whose," "which," or "that". Interrogative Pronoun Asks a question. For example, "who," "whom," "whose," "what," or "which".

7. Preposition A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and another word in the sentence. It tells us about time, place, direction, or manner. Time For example, "before," "after," "during," or "since". Place For example, "on," "under," "above," or "behind". Direction For example, "to," "from," "towards," or "away from". Manner For example, "by," "with," or "without".

8. Conjunction A conjunction is a word that joins words, phrases, or clauses together. It helps to create complex sentences and express relationships between different parts of a sentence. 1 Coordinating Conjunction Joins words, phrases, or clauses of equal grammatical rank. For example, "and," "but," "or," "so," or "yet". 2 Subordinating Conjunction Joins a dependent clause to an independent clause. For example, "because," "although," "while," or "since". 3 Correlative Conjunction Pairs of conjunctions that connect words, phrases, or clauses that have the same grammatical function. For example, "both...and," "either...or," or "neither...nor".