The 8 Parts of Speech

The English language kinda… sucks.

Is it “to,” “two,” or “too”?

Is it “then” or “than”?

Word choice often comes down to those little nuances that separate one correct usage from another.

All of these words are correct in different circumstances. The hard part is understanding all of that context based on the parts of speech.

Different words can mean different things based on where it’s placed or how it’s used. The overall sentence and words around one word, then, can change that one word’s meaning.

A greater understanding of the parts of speech means you’ll instantly know whether a word is grammatically correct.

Noun

Nouns are the basic building blocks of sentences. The people, places, and things that explain what is happening, who it’s happening to, and why the reader should give a $#!^.

Verb

Verbs are what nouns do. They see, sit, swing, or saunter.

Adjective

Adjectives make nouns less dull. They’re the color on a blank canvas. They explain how things look or seem or sound or taste.

Adverb

Adverbs are used to describe everything from verbs to adjectives and even other adverbs.

Preposition

Prepositions help join nouns or pronouns with the rest of a sentence.

Conjunction

Conjunctions join similar ideas, thoughts, or concepts. They’re often used to join two simple sentences to make one, complex one.

Interjection

Interjections interject. They interrupt or exclaim and convey powerful emotions (either positively or negatively).

Conclusion

Hopefully this article and the links provided will help guide you through the world of parts of speech.