Word classes grammar

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The parts of speech explain how a word is used in a sentence. There are 8 parts of speech (also known as word classes): nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections. Let's take a look at them below.

Discover the different parts of speech and how to identify, modify, and use them in English. Learn about nouns, verbs, adjectives, and more with clear examples.

The parts of speech in English with examples - nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections

Modal Verbs in English, How to Use Modals CAN Ability, doubt, astonishment, permission, Polite request MAY Permission, if not prohibition, supposition with doubt MUST Obligation, firm necessity, logical conclusion, probability SHALL intention, supposition WILL Wish, desire, will, confidence, in the future OUGHT TO Moral duty, insistent advice, strict recommendation NEED (un)necessity BE TO Obligation arising out of arrangement or agreement HAVE TO Unwillingness, forced circumtances WOULD…

Question words are also called WH questions because they include the letters 'W' and 'H'.

English Coordinating Conjunctions List FOR Because I have to find a new job, for I am unemployed. AND In addition to I have one dog and three love birds. NOR And not Neither Mark nor Mary were at the school yesterday. BUT Howeover I go to work on Sundays, but I don’t go to work on Saturday. OR Either Does Clark have any brothers or sisters? YET But I really wanted my son to study at university, yet he left the school. SO Therefore My daughter is very smart, so everybody likes her.

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