english week 1

** \n **A pronoun is a word that is used in place of a noun.
** \n **A verb is a word that declares something about the subject of a sentence.
An adjective is a word used to describe or to limit a noun or pronoun.
An adverb is a word used to modify or qualify a verb, and adjective or another adverb.
A preposition is a word that is used to connect a noun or pronoun with some other word in the sentence, and to show the relation between the connected words.
** \n A conjunction is a word that is used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences.**
An interjection is a word that is used to express strong feeling or emotion.

This chart summarizes the parts of speech:

Part of SpeechUses in the SentenceExamples
NounSubject, objectMary submits her learning task on time.
PronounSubstitute for nounsShe will submit it to her later.
VerbIndicator of action or state of beingThe students attended the orientation program.My parents are hardworking.
AdjectiveModifies nouns and pronounsThe old members of the club will orient the new members next week.They are amazing.
AdverbModifies verbs, adjectives, adverbs, or whole clausesThe research was clearly presented.It was a very interesting topic.She writes more legibly this time.
PrepositionWord used before a noun or pronoun to create a phrase that relates to another word.The appointment is really for him.I met the students at the library.She delivered her speech without a prompter.
ConjunctionConnector of words, phrases, clauses(May be coordinating or subordinating)Krista and Kryztof are good friends. You can do the task with your classmates or without them. The visitors arrived before the ceremony started.
InterjectionExpression of emotion (unrelated grammatically to the rest of the sentence)Ouch, that hurts!Huh, this is too much!