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Nouns are people, places, things, and ideas

like adjectives and adverbs, describe nouns and verbs.

Prepositions (in, out, before, after, with, without, just to name a few) help establish relationships in time, space, and among people and things.

8 major parts of speech in English grammar:  noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, conjunction, preposition, and interjection.

Based on their use and functions, words are categorized into several types or parts of speech.

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.

Grammar Scramblers, spreadsheets, and parts of speech Students use and create Grammar Scramblers with a spreadsheet in order to practice identifying and using parts of speech in a fun way.

Jazzy sentences This is an interesting activity to help students jazz up or make their sentences more interesting by adding adjectives, adverbs, more vibrant verbs, and descriptive nouns.

Sequential vocabulary Understanding words is necessary for success in every discipline. Learning to identify and define word parts empowers a student to unlock the meaning of unfamiliar words. This process teaches a life skill rather than memorization of definitions.

The cars collided. (noun as subject)

Example of pronouns and antecedents: When the freshmen read Gulliver's Travels, they found it more relevant than many current works.

Bill is president.