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Parts of Speech: Unit 2.1

The document explains the concept of Parts of Speech in English, which are categorized into eight types: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. It provides a detailed definition of nouns, including their various types such as common, proper, abstract, concrete, countable, and uncountable nouns, along with examples for each type. Understanding these categories is essential for effective communication and grammar in the English language.

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Parts of Speech: Unit 2.1

The document explains the concept of Parts of Speech in English, which are categorized into eight types: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. It provides a detailed definition of nouns, including their various types such as common, proper, abstract, concrete, countable, and uncountable nouns, along with examples for each type. Understanding these categories is essential for effective communication and grammar in the English language.

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PARTS OF SPEECH

Unit 2.1
What are Parts of Speech?
Every sentence that you speak or write in English includes words that fall into different
kinds or classes according to their use, called Parts of Speech.
These word classes are the building blocks of grammar. Each category plays a different
role in communicating meaning in English language.

Word types can be divided into eight parts of speech:


Noun Adjective
Pronoun Adverb
Verb Preposition
Conjunction Interjection
NOUN
NOUN
● A noun is commonly defined as a word that refers to a person, place, thing, or an idea.
Examples
Shah Jahan was a wise king.
Sarah is making pasta.
He lives in Islamabad.
● Types of Noun
Common Noun Proper Noun
Abstract Noun Concrete Noun
Countable Noun Uncountable Noun
TYPES OF NOUNS

● Common Noun ______ refers to the general name of the things.


Example: Mama has given me a new bag for school.
● Proper Noun ______ refers to a specific person place, idea or thing. It is always
written. with a capital letter.
Example: She was born in Lahore.
TYPES OF NOUNS

Concrete Noun ______ refers to something that can be experienced


through one of the five senses.
Example: I enjoy watching the sunset every evening from the balcony.
Abstract Noun ______ refers to things that are intangible. It is usually
the name of a quality, action or state.
Example: She has put her faith and trust in me.
TYPES OF NOUNS
● A Countable Noun ______ describes things that can be counted. It exists in
both, singular and plural forms.
Example: The little girl was playing near the mango trees.

● An Uncountable Noun ______ describe things that cannot be counted. It does


not exist in plural form.
Example: Put only one tablespoon of sugar in my tea.
References:
The 9 Parts of Speech: Definitions and Examples. (2020). ThoughtCo. Retrieved 3, June,
2020, from: https:https://www.thoughtco.com/part-of-speech-english-grammar-1691590

Understanding the 8 Parts of Speech: Definitions and Examples. (2019). PrepScholar.


Retrieved 3, June, 2020,from:https://blog.prepscholar.com/8-parts-of-speech-definitions
Wren, P. C., & Martin, H. (2000). High school English grammar and
composition. S. Chand & Company LTD. New Delhi

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