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PATS OF
Speech
M.Nkotsi inspired by Berenely, Fix Crew, Miguel Mendez, Nayana Thampi, RachelleAbalos

◦Define the term parts of speech
◦Parts of speech is defined as one classes into which words are
divided according to their grammar, such as noun, verbs,
adjectives etc.
◦The words that make up the sentences we use

8 Common Parts of speech
1. Noun
2. Adjective
3. Verbs
4. Adverbs
5. Conjunction
6. Preposition
7. Interjection
8. Articles

◦ 1.Noun: A word which names a person, place, object, feeling or idea
◦ Here are 5 different types of nouns common, proper, pronoun, collective and abstract noun
◦ 2.Adjectives: A word which supplies more information about a noun
◦ Example: The over weight man stepped out of a vehicle
◦ 3.Verbs: A word which indicates action
◦ Example: The man steps out of the car
◦ 4.Adverb: A word which supplies more information about a verb
◦ Examples: Lindi walked confidently across the round.
◦ 5.Conjunction: A linking word which joins words or parts of sentences
◦ Until, because, Although and etc.
◦ Example: Thabo filled the water tank because it was empty.

◦ 6.Preposition: A word which shows the relationship of one thing to another
◦ Examples Lerato works at the petrol station
◦ Her friend Lesedi works with her
◦ This 2 sentences follow the verbs
◦ 7.Interjection: A word which conveys an emotion and which is usual part of spoken English
◦ Example of words like hi, wow and eish that we use mostly when we talk or express our feeling to our friends
but these are words we would not use in a formal conversation.
◦ 8. Articles:
◦ Definite Article: indicates one particular thing
◦ = The
◦ Example When we say “The car” we referring to a specific car
◦ Indefinite Article: indicates a single thing but not a particular one
◦ A or An
◦ Example=A car refers to any car
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