Parts of Speech
Every word in English belongs to a category called a part of speech. Understanding these helps you write and speak correctly.
Nouns
A noun is a word that names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Types of Nouns
| Type | Examples |
|---|---|
| Common noun | teacher, city, book |
| Proper noun | Lagos, Amaka, Nigeria |
| Abstract noun | love, freedom, honesty |
| Collective noun | a herd of cattle, a flock of birds |
| Countable noun | chair, egg, pen (can be counted) |
| Uncountable noun | water, sand, information |
Pronouns
A pronoun replaces a noun to avoid repetition.
Example: Chidi went to school. He was late. (He replaces Chidi)
Personal Pronouns
I, you, he, she, it, we, they, me, him, her, us, them
💡 Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter.