Parts+of+Speech


 * Quick Reference - Parts of Speech**

Noun - names, places and things EX: //Susan// reads //novels//.

Pronoun - takes the place of a noun EX: //You// and //they// saw //it//.

Adjective - describes a noun or pronoun EX: I got a //new// bike. __We__ were //hungry//**.**

Verb - shows action or state-of-being EX: We //swam// and //surfed//. Sue //was// a candidate.

Adverb - tells how, when, where, or how much the action happens (or happened) EX: He works //quickly//.

Preposition - connects a noun or pronoun to another word EX: Some //of// the kittens had bows //on// their necks.

Conjunction - joins words or groups of words EX: We plan to hike //and// camp.

Interjection - expresses emotion EX: //Hey//, watch out!