Learning the Eight Parts of Speech
Learning the Eight Parts of Speech
Is a Must
Every single word can be categorized into one of eight word groups, or parts of speech.
All eight are listed below, along with a very short definition of each.
Click on each of them to get a more in-depth explanation of what each one does.
Also, sometimes examples help us understand a concept. For this reason, you can also click on "list of..." to see examples of each part of speech.
If you'd rather watch videos to soak up all of this information, check out these English grammar lessons. I'll teach you, you'll learn more, and you'll even enjoy yourself (*gasp*)!
1. Nouns
Words that name people, places, things, or ideas
There are many different types of nouns for you to learn about. A few of them include: proper nouns, common nouns, collective nouns, compound nouns, and many more!
List of Nouns
This list of nouns should help you understand nouns a little better. For definitions of the following noun categories, go to the noun page.
Quick Refresher:
Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas.
Before you look at the list of nouns, it is important to note that nouns will fit into more than one category.
For example, the word train is a common, concrete, countable, singular noun. Noun Type | Examples | Common Nouns name people, places or things that are not specific. | man, mountain, state, ocean, country, building, cat, airline | Proper Nouns name specific people, places, or things. | Walt Disney, Mount Kilimanjaro, Minnesota, Atlantic Ocean, Australia, Empire State Building, Fluffy, Sun Country | Abstract Nouns name nouns that you can't perceive with your five sense. | love, wealth, happiness, pride, fear, religion, belief, history, communication | Concrete Nouns name nouns that you can perceive with your five senses. | house, ocean, Uncle Mike, bird, photograph, banana, eyes, light, sun, dog, suitcase, flowers | Countable Nouns name nouns that you can count. | bed,
Is a Must
Every single word can be categorized into one of eight word groups, or parts of speech.
All eight are listed below, along with a very short definition of each.
Click on each of them to get a more in-depth explanation of what each one does.
Also, sometimes examples help us understand a concept. For this reason, you can also click on "list of..." to see examples of each part of speech.
If you'd rather watch videos to soak up all of this information, check out these English grammar lessons. I'll teach you, you'll learn more, and you'll even enjoy yourself (*gasp*)!
1. Nouns
Words that name people, places, things, or ideas
There are many different types of nouns for you to learn about. A few of them include: proper nouns, common nouns, collective nouns, compound nouns, and many more!
List of Nouns
This list of nouns should help you understand nouns a little better. For definitions of the following noun categories, go to the noun page.
Quick Refresher:
Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas.
Before you look at the list of nouns, it is important to note that nouns will fit into more than one category.
For example, the word train is a common, concrete, countable, singular noun. Noun Type | Examples | Common Nouns name people, places or things that are not specific. | man, mountain, state, ocean, country, building, cat, airline | Proper Nouns name specific people, places, or things. | Walt Disney, Mount Kilimanjaro, Minnesota, Atlantic Ocean, Australia, Empire State Building, Fluffy, Sun Country | Abstract Nouns name nouns that you can't perceive with your five sense. | love, wealth, happiness, pride, fear, religion, belief, history, communication | Concrete Nouns name nouns that you can perceive with your five senses. | house, ocean, Uncle Mike, bird, photograph, banana, eyes, light, sun, dog, suitcase, flowers | Countable Nouns name nouns that you can count. | bed,