Part of Speech

SUBJECT: ENGLISH
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TOPIC: PART OF SPEECH
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO-
1. Identify the eight parts of speech.
2. Define the eight parts of speech are.
3. Write and speak sentences that consist of parts of speech.
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❖ Definition of parts of speech
Parts of speech are categories of words based on their function in a sentence. They help structures
and convey meaning.
❖ Kinds of part of speech
1. Nouns
Words that name people, places, things, or ideas.
Examples: dog, city, cat, Mr. Johnson, happiness, anger, and many more.
Nouns are used when referring to a person, place, thing, or idea in a sentence.
Examples:
1. The book is on the table. (book and table are nouns)
2. I turn on the fan, because it is really hot. (fan is a noun)
3. I need my charger. (charger is a noun)
4. She is not a waitress. (waitress is a noun)
5. Lion is big and strong. (lion is a noun)
2. Pronouns
Words that replace nouns to avoid repetition.
Examples: he, she, it, they, we, us, our, and others.
Pronouns are used to replace a noun previously mentioned or understood.
Examples:
1. My father is a teacher. He takes care of his family very well. (He and his are
pronouns)
2. Bali is a beautiful place. It has really nice view and the people there are so kind. They
always smile at you, when you go there. (It and They are pronouns)
3. My name is Zahra. I live in Pekanbaru. My job is a student. I study in state senior high
school 9 Pekanbaru. (My and I are pronouns)
4. Joko and I are bestie. We always ride bicycle to school. (We are pronouns)
5. Today is our turn to clean the classroom. My friend and I do it quickly. (our, my and I
are pronouns)
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3. Verbs
Words that express actions or states of being.
Examples: run, sleep, eat, sneeze, caught, swim, is, am, are, was, were, type, fly, and many
more.
Verbs are used to describe an action or state in sentences.
Example:
1. He reminds me that I have homework. (Remind and have are verbs.)
2. She buys a new car. (buy is a verb)
3. I will never yield. (yield is a verb)
4. I planted this plant yesterday. (planted is a verb)
5. My mother waters flower every day. (water is a verb)
4. Adjectives
Words that describe or modify nouns.
Examples: big, strong, amazing, clean, crazy, blue, white, tall, skinny, fat and many more.
Adjectives are used to provide more detail about a noun.
Examples:
1. She wore a beautiful dress. (beautiful is an adjective)
2. My bathroom is spotless. (spotless is an adjective)
3. I have 2 brothers. My first brother is big and handsome man, and my second brother is
tall and muscular man. (big, handsome, tall and muscular are adjectives)
4. They have blonde hair. (blonde is an adjective)
5. The movie is so entertaining. I am entertained by it. (entertaining and entertained
are adjectives)
5. Adverbs
Words that modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Examples: quickly, very, always, seldom, well, and many more.
Adverbs are used to describe how, when, where, or to what extent an action is performed.
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Examples:
1. He runs quickly. (quickly is an adverb)
2. They never sleep while studying. (never is an adverb)
3. She speaks English and Mandarin well. (well is an adverb)
4. She is very lucky. (very is an adverb)
5. You are extremely funny. (extremely is an adverb)
6. Prepositions
Words that show the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence.
Examples: in, on, at, under, below, above, behind, between, besides, in front of and many more.
Prepositions are used to indicate location, time, or direction.
Examples:
1. The plane flies above the sky. (above is a preposition)
2. The cat is under the table. (under is a preposition)
3. I am at restaurant. (at is a preposition)
4. I live in Jakarta. (in is a preposition)
7. Conjunctions
Words that connect words, phrases, or clauses.
Examples: and, but, or, yet, so, both….and, either…or, therefore, moreover and many more.
Conjunctions are used to link elements in a sentence.
Examples:
1. I want coffee and tea. (and is a conjunction)
2. I was reading a book when you came yesterday. (when is a conjunction)
3. Both the movie and the book are entertaining. (both and is a conjunction)
4. I take a shower then I prepare myself to go to school. (then is a conjunction)
5. She called me yesterday, but I didn’t answer. (but is a conjunction)
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4. Interjections
Words or phrases that express strong emotion or surprise.
Examples: oh, wow, hey, oh my god, ouch and others.
Interjections are used to convey a reaction or emotion.
Examples:
1. Wow, that’s amazing. (wow is an interjection)
2. Ouch, my stomach is hurt. (ouch is an interjection)
3. Damn! that is dope. (damn is an interjection)
4. Oh yeah, we are going to Europe. (oh yeah is an interjection)
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1. He finished his homework.
2. Sean is working at the computer.
3. Will you help me move tomorrow?
4. She has been sick for three days.
5. Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman announced that they are getting separated.
6. I like steak, but my friend doesn’t eat meat.
7. Although he didn’t want to go to class, he knew he had to go.
8. John never puts sugar in his coffee.
9. He speaks confidently in front of the audiences.
10. Oh! That is really sad.
11. Nana is not coming today.
12. He is my brother.
13. Sheena and her sister dance well.
14. I am wearing a green dress for the party.
15. Do you see this book with my name on it?
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