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Part of Speech Overview

In the English language, words can be considered as the smallest elements that have distinctive meanings. Based on their use and functions, words are categorized into several types or parts of speech. This article will offer definitions and examples for the 8 major parts of speech in English grammar: noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, conjunction, preposition, and interjection.

This part of a speech refers to words that are used to name persons, things, animals, places, ideas, or events. Nouns are the simplest among the 8 parts of speech, which is why they are the first ones taught to students in primary school.

Examples:

There are different types of nouns namely:

Mass- this is the opposite of count nouns. Mass nouns are also called non-countable nouns, and they need to have "counters" to quantify them.

Examples of Counters: kilo, cup, meter

Examples of Mass Nouns: rice, flour, garter

This great list of nouns can help you explore more nouns.

A pronoun is a part of a speech which functions as a replacement for a noun. Some examples of pronouns are: I, it, he, she, mine, his, hers, we, they, theirs, and ours.

Sample Sentences:

Janice is a very stubborn child. She just stared at me and when I told her to stop.

The largest slice is mine.

We are number one.

The italicized words in the sentences above are the pronouns in the sentence.

This part of a speech is used to describe a noun or a pronoun. Adjectives can specify the quality, the size, and the number of nouns or pronouns.

Use this link to get a list of adjectives.

Sample Sentences:

This is the most important part of a speech, for without a verb, a sentence would not exist. Simply put, this is a word that shows an action (physical or mental) or state of being of the subject in a sentence.

Sample Sentences:

They are always prepared in emergencies.

The verb "are" refers to the state of being of the pronoun "they," which is the subject in the sentence.

Just like adjectives, adverbs are also used to describe words, but the difference is that adverbs describe adjectives, verbs, or another adverb.

The different types of adverbs are:

Adverb of Manner- this refers to how something happens or how an action is done.

Example: Annie danced gracefully.

The word "gracefully" tells how Annie danced.

Adverb of Time- this states "when" something happens or "when" it is done.

Example: She came yesterday.

The italicized word tells when she "came."

Adverb of Place- this tells something about "where" something happens or "where" something is done.

Example: Of course, I looked everywhere!

The adverb "everywhere" tells where I "looked."

Adverb of Degree- this states the intensity or the degree to which a specific thing happens or is done.

Example: The child is very talented.

The italicized adverb answers the question, "To what degree is the child talented?"

This part of a speech basically refers to words that specify location or a location in time.

Examples of Prepositions: above, below, throughout, outside, before, near, and since

Sample Sentences:

Micah is hiding under the bed.

The italicized preposition introduces the prepositional phrase "under the bed," and tells where Micah is hiding.

During the game, the audience never stopped cheering for their team.

The italicized preposition introduces the prepositional phrase "during the game," and tells when the audience cheered.

The conjunction is a part of a speech which joins words, phrases, or clauses together.

Examples of Conjunctions: and, yet, but, for, nor, or, and so

Sample Sentences:

This cup of tea is delicious and very soothing.

Kiyoko has to start all over again because she didn't follow the professor's instructions.

Homer always wanted to join the play, but he didn't have the guts to audition.

The italicized words in the sentences above are some examples of conjunctions.

This part of a speech refers to words which express emotions. Since interjections are commonly used to convey strong emotions, they are usually followed by an exclamation point.

Examples of Interjections:

Sample Sentences:

The bold words attached to the main sentences above are some examples of interjections.
Final Thoughts
You must familiarize yourself with the different parts of speech discussed in this article because they are among the most fundamental concepts that you will encounter throughout your study of grammar. An in-depth knowledge of this topic will not only make you a better writer, but an effective communicator as well.

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In the English language, words can be considered as the smallest elements that have distinctive meanings. Based on their use and functions, words are categorized into several types or parts of speech. This article will offer definitions and examples for the 8 major parts of speech in English grammar: noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, conjunction, preposition, and interjection.

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I clearly failed in this issue of utter importance.

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*GIVING ADVICE:
1.-... is worth a try.
2.-I can´t recommend ... strongly enough
3.- You should..., no doubt about it.
4.- Have you thought about...?
5.- The sooner you ... the better

*MAKING REQUESTS:
1.- Is ... asking too much?
2.- This is a bit cheeky, I know, but...
3.- ..., will you?
4.- I have a/another favour to ask you

* APOLOGIZING:
1.- I take (full) responsability
2.- I think I went a bit too far
3.- I would like to express my regret
4.- It´s unforgivable, I know...
5.- I am / feel (so) ashamed
6.- If I could turn back the clock
7.- Please accept my sincere apologies

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"I´m in two minds about this" (I can´t decide between two things.
"You took the words right out of my mouth" (that´s just what I wanted to say)
"We are on the same page" (we think the same thing)
"Bottomline" (to sum up)

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Please accept my deepest apologies...
We clearly failed in that responsability...
Taken the neccesary action...
As a gesture...
It was not my intention to create such an awkward situation.
I am sorry for my actions and I hope we can put this matter behind us.

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START ADDING EXPRESSIONS  OF FUNCTIONAL LANGUAGE THAT ARE USEFUL FOR A DIALOGUE.

CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES:

| Greeting (saying hello)
| Saying goodbye
| Introducing people
| Ability
| Permission
| Talking about favourite
things
| Telling the time
| Making offers
| Expressing shock and
disbelief
| Expressing indifference
| Making an appointment
| Making business
appointments
| Talking about
preferences
| Inviting
| Likes and dislikes
| Describing
| Obligation
| Prohibition
| Advice
| Lack of necessity
| Suggesting
| Expressing Thanks and
Gratitude
| Responding to thanks

| Opinion
| Complaints
| Talking about hope
| Expressing regret
| Agreement,
disagreement, partial
agreement
| Cause and effect
| Probability
| Apologising
| Possibility
| Request
| Talking about fear
| Making predictions
| Expressing certainty
and Uncertainty
| Lack of understanding and asking for clarification
| Asking about and giving directions
| Shopping
| Classifying
| Phone Conversations
| Giving and responding to bad and good news
| Defining concepts
| Interrupting People
| Expressing feelings
| Expressing condolence
| Conversation fillers

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ADD DIFFERENT FORMULAE YOU CONSIDER A GOOD LETTER OF APOLOGY MIGHT INCLUDE, I MEAN, THOSE TIPS (EXPRESSIONS, WORDS...) THAT YOU'D LIKE TO SEE IN YOUR PRESENTATIONS.

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- By the skin of your teeth
- All mouth and no trousers
- To push the boat out

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Keep body and soul together

Prevention is better than cure

Be left holding the baby

Same different

Be par for the course

Be few and far between

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As sure eggs is eggs. Tan seguro como que 2 y 2 son cuatro.

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Money is the root of all evil.el dinero es el origen de todos los males.

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On the spur of the moment

To open a can of worms
To be in someone's corner

To take something upon oneself

To pull one's weight

In no time, in a split second: very quickly.

It's a piece of cake

It's not my cup of tea

To jump the gun
It's not big deal

pitch-dark (C2)
To make ends meet
To live life to the full
To live from hand to mouth
To cost one arm and a leg
Soft as a baby's bottom (I love it)
Off the top of my head

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I invite you to add here the idioms you know.

I will add some, just to get started: