Syeda Sumaira Tabassum
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Chapter 1: Parts of Speech
1. Introduction to Parts of Speech
In English grammar, parts of speech are categories of words based on their function and use in a
sentence. Every word we use belongs to one of these categories. Understanding parts of speech is
essential for forming correct sentences and improving reading, writing, and speaking skills.
English has eight main parts of speech:
1. Noun
2. Pronoun
3. Adjective
4. Verb
5. Adverb
6. Preposition
7. Conjunction
8. Interjection
2. Nouns
2.1 Definition
, A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
2.2 Types of Nouns
a) Proper Nouns
Names of specific people, places, or things. They always begin with a capital letter.
Examples: Ali, Lahore, Pakistan, Friday
b) Common Nouns
General names of people, places, or things.
Examples: boy, city, school, book
c) Concrete Nouns
Nouns that can be seen, touched, or felt.
Examples: chair, apple, dog
d) Abstract Nouns
Nouns that name ideas, qualities, or feelings.
Examples: honesty, courage, happiness
e) Collective Nouns
Nouns that name a group of people or things.
Examples: team, class, crowd
f) Countable Nouns
Nouns that can be counted.
Examples: pen, apple, student
g) Uncountable Nouns
Nouns that cannot be counted.
Examples: water, sugar, rice
2.3 Examples
The teacher is helpful.
We value honesty.
3. Pronouns
English Grammar Complete Course — Lesson 1 Of 20: Exam-
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Chapter 1: Parts of Speech
1. Introduction to Parts of Speech
In English grammar, parts of speech are categories of words based on their function and use in a
sentence. Every word we use belongs to one of these categories. Understanding parts of speech is
essential for forming correct sentences and improving reading, writing, and speaking skills.
English has eight main parts of speech:
1. Noun
2. Pronoun
3. Adjective
4. Verb
5. Adverb
6. Preposition
7. Conjunction
8. Interjection
2. Nouns
2.1 Definition
, A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
2.2 Types of Nouns
a) Proper Nouns
Names of specific people, places, or things. They always begin with a capital letter.
Examples: Ali, Lahore, Pakistan, Friday
b) Common Nouns
General names of people, places, or things.
Examples: boy, city, school, book
c) Concrete Nouns
Nouns that can be seen, touched, or felt.
Examples: chair, apple, dog
d) Abstract Nouns
Nouns that name ideas, qualities, or feelings.
Examples: honesty, courage, happiness
e) Collective Nouns
Nouns that name a group of people or things.
Examples: team, class, crowd
f) Countable Nouns
Nouns that can be counted.
Examples: pen, apple, student
g) Uncountable Nouns
Nouns that cannot be counted.
Examples: water, sugar, rice
2.3 Examples
The teacher is helpful.
We value honesty.
3. Pronouns
