This document defines and provides examples of the eight parts of speech in English: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections. Nouns name people, places, things, ideas, and events. Pronouns take the place of nouns. Adjectives describe nouns. Verbs show actions. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Conjunctions connect words and sentences. Prepositions specify places, directions, and times. Interjections express emotions and are followed by punctuation. Articles modify nouns.