Parts of Speech

Parts of Speech

Parts of Speech in English Grammar

Words are divided into different kinds or classes according to their use, that is, according to the work they do in a sentence. These kinds or classes are known as parts of speech. They are eight in number : 1. Noun 2. Pronoun 3. Verb 4. Adjective 5. Adverbs 6. Preposition 7. Conjunction 8. Interjection

The Parts of Speech are commonly divided into two categories :

1. Open Classes : - Nouns, Verbs, Adjectives and Adverbs

2. Closed Classes : - Pronouns, Prepositions, Conjunctions and Interjections

Eight Parts of Speech in English Grammar