Words that refer to physical items or abstract constructions
Proper noun
The names of specific places, people, days
Collective noun
A type of common noun that are the names for a number of things as one unit
Adjective
A modifier of a noun or pronoun that makes it more precise
Base adjective
A normal adjective that doesn't have the idea of very (i.e 'beautiful' rather than 'gorgeous')
Comparative adjective
An adjective that describes a noun by comparing it to another noun
Superlative adjective
An adjective that takes comparison to the highest degree (i.e tallest)
Attributive adjective
Pre-modifying adjective (i.e dark blue bike)
Predictive adjective
Used as a complement following a stative verb (i.e he was devastated)
Adverb
A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or adverb. Changes the meaning of the sentence by providing more information about the action or its extent.
Adverb of Manner
A type of adverb that modifies a verb by describing the way or means in which the action is performed. Typically ends in -ly and provides information about the manner or style of the action.
Adverb of Place
A type of adverb that modifies a verb by indicating where the action takes place. Provides information about the location or setting in which something happens.
Adverb of Time
A type of adverb that modifies a verb by indicating when the action takes place. Provides information about the time or duration of an event.
Adverb of Duration
A type of adverb that modifies a verb by indicating how long the action takes. Provides information about the length of time something happens or lasts.
Adverb of Frequency
A type of adverb that modifies a verb by indicating how often the action happens. Provides information about the regularity or frequency of an event.
Adverb of Degree
A type of adverb that modifies a verb by indicating to what extent or in what degree the action is performed. Provides information about the intensity, extent, or level of an action.
Adverb of Comment
A type of adverb that provides additional information or comment about the verb. Typically expresses an attitude, evaluation, or commentary about the verb, rather than modifying its meaning directly.
Determiner
A grammatical marker that introduces noun phrases and acts as a modifier, showing the definiteness/indefiniteness of a noun
Definite Article
Indicates a specific noun or pronoun
Indefinite Article
Indicates any noun or pronoun
Possessive Determiner
A type of determiner that shows something belongs to someone or something else
Determiner
A word that comes before a noun to show its relationship with other words in a sentence
Possessive Adjectives
Words that show ownership or possession (e.g. my, your, his, her, its, our, their)
Possessive Pronouns
Words that replace a noun to indicate ownership or possession (e.g. mine, yours, his, hers, its, ours, theirs)
Demonstrative Determiner
A type of determiner that points to something and emphasizes its proximity or identity
Enumerator
A type of determiner that indicates a quantity or a specific number of items
Preposition
A word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
Spatial Preposition
A type of preposition that indicates a relationship of location or position between a noun or pronoun and other elements in the sentence
Temporal Preposition
A type of preposition that indicates a relationship of time between a noun or pronoun and other elements in the sentence
Conjunction
A word that joins two or more words, phrases, clauses, or sentences together to show a relationship between them
Coordinating Conjunction
A conjunction that connects two or more words, phrases, or clauses of equal importance or rank
Subordinating Conjunction
A conjunction that connects a dependent clause to an independent clause
Interjection
A type of word that expresses emotion or feeling
Pronoun
A word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence
Subjective Pronoun
A type of pronoun that is used as the subject of a sentence and performs the action described by the verb
Object Pronoun
A type of pronoun used as the direct or indirect object of a verb, indicating the person or thing affected by the action
Examples of Sentences using Object Pronouns
Emails, messages, letters, packages, and more
Types of Object Pronouns
Direct objects, indirect objects, and objects of the preposition
Functions of Subjective Pronouns
To replace a noun or a group of nouns as the subject, perform the action described by the verb, and show relationships
Examples of Sentences using Subjective Pronouns
Sentences such as "I am going to the store", "She is writing a letter", or "They are going to the party"