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Parts of Speech

We have eight parts of speech in the English language: (1) nouns, (2) verbs, (3) adjectives, (4) adverbs, (5) pronouns, (6) conjunctions, (7) prepositions, and (8) interjections. Every word you use in speech or writing falls into just one of these eight categories.

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To become an accomplished writer, you must know all about these eight parts of speech. Each is discussed thoroughly in ths section. See below for a table of contents.

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  1. Nouns
  2. Verbs
  3. Adjectives
  4. Adverbs
  5. Pronouns
  6. Conjunctions
  7. Prepositions
  8. Interjections

Conclusion to the Parts of Speech

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  • Alejandro Motta
    Alejandro Motta
    This list of the parts of speech baffles me. Where are the articles?
    LikeReply 37 years ago
  • MD Fahim Alam
    MD Fahim Alam
    yes
    LikeReply 38 years ago

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