noun–The judge sentenced the criminal to life in prison.ī. adjective–I took the early bus to work last Tuesday.Ī. adjective–My friend works for a car dealership. adjective–The teacher has the answer key.ī. You will see the word, as well as sentences showing how it can be used as different parts of speech. Below is a list of 15 common, everyday words that you probably use in you daily life. It is impossible to list every English word that can function as different parts of speech. Some common words functioning as different parts of speech. In these examples we have seen how one word, fast, can function as a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb, depending on the job is has to do in the sentence. Note that the word fast as an adjective and adverb have essentially the same meaning. In this case the word fast describes the verb, drive. My brother likes to drive fast (rapidly, with speed). If a word describes a verb, and adjective, or an adverb, it is an adverb. This time the word fast functions as an adjective.Īdjectives come before nous or after linking or state of being verbs.Ĥ. In this case the word fast describes the word cars. My brother likes fast (rapid, with speed) cars.
If a word describes an noun, it functions as an adjective. Note that the fast as a noun or verb have basically the same meaning.ģ. In this case, the word fast shows the action of the sentence, so it is a verb. Muslims fast (not eating) during the month of Ramadan. If a word shows action, it functions as a verb. Many nouns are preceded by an adjective and/or by a determiner (a, an, the, my, your, his, her, its, our, their).Ģ. The word fast is a direct object, and thus, a noun. Muslims break their fast (not eating) after sunset during Ramadan. If a word functions as a subject or an object, it does the job of a noun. Many sentences also have objects (either direct or indirect object, of objects of prepositions). There are several jobs in all sentences.Instead, we look at the job the words do in the sentence. We don’t even simply look at the words’ meanings. In English, to determine the parts of speech of the words in a sentence, we don’t simply look at the words. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see all of our lessons and get the latest videos right away! You can download the practice sheet NOW! How do we determine the parts of speech for each word?
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