Parts of speech classify words with similar grammatical properties. English has eight main parts of speech. A single word can function as multiple parts of speech
Conjunction meaning "on the contrary" or "unless". Used after negative statements to express contrast. Functions as intensifier to introduce exclamations. Can be used as preposition or adverb
Nouns refer to people, places, things, or ideas. Verbs describe actions or states of being. Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs
"As" means to the same degree or amount. Used as a conjunction with prepositions and participles. Expresses as if or in the same manner as. Indicates for the reason that or since. Can mean regardless of degree or though
There are nine main parts of speech in English: noun, pronoun, adjective, determiner, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. Words are classified based on their syntactic functions in sentences. Determiners were previously classified as adjectives until 1960s
English has 8 main parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and articles. Words can be classified as different parts of speech depending on their usage. Some words can function as multiple parts of speech (e.g., work, well)