My name is Colyn Joy Sumande Mantac and I was born on the 4th day of

December, 1999 in Funda, Hamtic,Antique.My parents were Nilo S.Mantac Sr. and
Merlyn S.Mantac. I have two brothers and 3 sisters namely Nhilmar
S.Mantac,April Lyn S.Mantac,Marnhil S.Mantac,Ma.Carla S.Mantac,Nilo S.Mantac
Jr.I am 20 years old residing at Fragante,Pandan,Antique where you can find a
wandrous spots that can help to reflect a varied personality including ambition
and the qualities of generosity and thoughtfulnesss.I am also a well determined
and vigorous individual, yet pleasantly calm. I encourage fighting for what I desire
for and believe in, and doing it through God because nothing great comes easy
and with God everything is possible.

I am a regular college student, motivated by my love for learning and

succeeding as I strive to become a successful woman in today’s society. I choose
St. Anthony’s College as my preference when it comes in an educational
institution because the school gives a student a chance to experience the quality
of education and the accuracy of the teachings as well the ambiance of the
school.

My passion to teach makes me to be keener in my studies particularly in

academics. That is why choose education because I am motivated to create the
best possible future for myself, and have worked very hard to set that up.
 Part of Speech
In the English language, words can be considered as the smallest elements that
have distinctive meanings. Based on their use and functions, words are categorized into
several types or parts of speech. This article will offer definitions and examples for the 8
major parts of speech in English
grammar: noun, pronoun, verb, adverb, adjective, conjunction, preposition, and interjection.

1. Noun
This part of a speech refers to words that are used to name persons, things, animals,
places, ideas, or events. Nouns are the simplest among the 8 parts of speech, which is why
they are the first ones taught to students in primary school.

Examples:

 Tom Hanks is very versatile.

 The italicized noun refers to a name of a person.
 Dogs can be extremely cute.
 In this example, the italicized word is considered a noun because it names an animal.
 It is my birthday.
  The word “birthday” is a noun which refers to an event.
There are different types of nouns namely:

 Proper– proper nouns always start with a capital letter and refers to specific names of
persons, places, or things.
 Examples: Volkswagen Beetle, Shakey’s Pizza, Game of Thrones
 Common– common nouns are the opposite of proper nouns. These are just generic
names of persons, things, or places.
 Examples: car, pizza,parlor, TV series
 Concrete– this kind refers to nouns which you can perceive through your five senses.
 Examples: folder, sand, board
 Abstract- unlike concrete nouns, abstract nouns are those which you can’t perceive
through your five senses.
 Examples: happiness, grudge, bravery
 Count– it refers to anything that is countable, and has a singular and plural form.
 Examples: kitten, video, ball
 Mass– this is the opposite of count nouns. Mass nouns are also called non-countable
nouns, and they need to have “counters” to quantify them.
 Examples of Counters: kilo, cup, meter
 Examples of Mass Nouns: rice, flour, garter
 Collective– refers to a group of persons, animals, or things.
 Example: faculty (group of teachers), class (group of students), pride (group of lions)
This great list of nouns can help you explore more nouns.
2. Pronoun
A pronoun is a part of a speech which functions as a replacement for a noun. Some
examples of pronouns are: I, it, he, she, mine, his, hers, we, they, theirs, and ours.
Sample Sentences:

 Janice is a very stubborn child. She just stared at me and when I told her to stop.
 The largest slice is mine.
 We are number one.
The italicized words in the sentences above are the pronouns in the sentence.

3. Adjective
This part of a speech is used to describe a noun or a pronoun. Adjectives can specify the
quality, the size, and the number of nouns or pronouns.

Sample Sentences:

 The carvings are intricate.

 The italicized word describes the appearance of the noun “carvings.”
 I have two hamsters.
 The italicized word “two,” is an adjective which describes the number of the noun
“hamsters.”
 Wow! That doughnut is huge!
  The italicized word is an adjective which describes the size of the noun “doughnut.”
4. Verb
This is the most important part of a speech, for without a verb, a sentence would not exist.
Simply put, this is a word that shows an action (physical or mental) or state of being of the
subject in a sentence.

Examples of “State of Being Verbs” : am, is, was, are, and were
Sample Sentences:

 As usual, the Storm troopers missed their shot.

 The italicized word expresses the action of the subject “Stormtroopers.”
 They are always prepared in emergencies.
 The verb “are” refers to the state of being of the pronoun “they,” which is the subject in
the sentence.
5. Adverb
Just like adjectives, adverbs are also used to describe words, but the difference is that
adverbs describe adjectives, verbs, or another adverb.

The different types of adverbs are:

 Adverb of Manner– this refers to how something happens or how an action is done.
 Example: Annie danced gracefully.
 The word “gracefully” tells how Annie danced.
 Adverb of Time- this states “when” something happens or “when” it is done.
 Example: She came yesterday.
 The italicized word tells when she “came.”
 Adverb of Place– this tells something about “where” something happens or ”where”
something is done.
 Example: Of course, I looked everywhere!
 The adverb “everywhere” tells where I “looked.”
 Adverb of Degree– this states the intensity or the degree to which a specific thing
happens or is done.
 Example: The child is very talented.
 The italicized adverb answers the question, “To what degree is the child talented?”
6. Preposition
This part of a speech basically refers to words that specify location or a location in time.

Examples of Prepositions: above, below, throughout, outside, before, near, and since
Sample Sentences:

 Micah is hiding under the bed.

 The italicized preposition introduces the prepositional phrase “under the bed,” and
tells where Micah is hiding.
 During the game, the audience never stopped cheering for their team.
  The italicized preposition introduces the prepositional phrase “during the game,” and
tells when the audience cheered.
7. Conjunction
The conjunction is a part of a speech which joins words, phrases, or clauses together.

Examples of Conjunctions: and, yet, but, for, nor, or, and so

Sample Sentences:

 This cup of tea is delicious and very soothing.

 Kiyoko has to start all over again because she didn’t follow the professor’s instructions.
 Homer always wanted to join the play, but he didn’t have the guts to audition.
The italicized words in the sentences above are some examples of conjunctions.

8. Interjection
This part of a speech refers to words which express emotions. Since interjections are
commonly used to convey strong emotions, they are usually followed by an exclamation
point.

Examples of Interjections:

Sample Sentences:

 Ouch! That must have hurt.

 Hurray, we won!
 Hey! I said enough!
The bold words attached to the main sentences above are some examples of interjections.
 CLAUSES
A clause is comprised of a group of words which includes a subject and a finite verb. A clause
contains only one subject and one verb. The subject of a clause can be mentioned or hidden,
but the verb must be apparent and distinguishable.
A clause “a group of words containing a subject and predicate and functioning as a
member of a complex or compound sentence.” – Merriam-Webster

Example:
o I graduated last year. (One clause sentence)
o When I came here, I saw him. (Two clause sentence)
o When I came here, I saw him, and he greeted me. (Three clause sentence)

Types of Clause

Clauses are mainly of two types:

 Independent Clause
 Dependent Clause

Independent Clause
An independent clause functions on its own to make a meaningful sentence and looks much
like a regular sentence.
In a sentence two independent clauses can be connected by the coordinators: and, but, so, or,
nor, for*, yet*.
Example:
o He is a wise man.
o I like him.
o Can you do it?
o Do it please. (Subject you is hidden)
o I read the whole story.
o I want to buy a phone, but I don’t have enough money. (Two independent clauses)
o He went to London and visited the Lords. (Subject of the second clause is ‘he,' so “he
visited the Lords” is an independent clause.)
o Alex smiles whenever he sees her. (One independent clause)
Dependent Clause
A dependent clause cannot function on its own because it leaves an idea or thought unfinished.
It is also called subordinate clause. Dependent clauses help the independent clauses complete
the sentence. A dependent clause alone cannot form a complete sentence.
The subordinators do the work of connecting the dependent clause to another clause to
complete the sentence. In each of the dependent clause, the first word is a subordinator.
Subordinators include relative pronouns, subordinating conjunctions, and noun clause markers.
Example:
o When I was dating Diana, I had an accident.
o I know the man who stole the watch.
o He bought a car which was too expensive.
o I know that he cannot do it.
o He does not know where he was born.
o If you don’t eat, I won’t go.
o He is a very talented player though he is out of form.
A phrase is a group of words that express a concept and is used as a unit within a sentence.
Eight common types of phrases are: noun, verb, gerund, infinitive, appositive, participial,
prepositional, and absolute. Take a look at our selection of phrase examples below.
Noun Phrases
A noun phrase consists of a noun and all its modifiers.
Here are examples:
 The bewildered tourist was lost.
 The lost puppy was a wet and stinky dog.
 The flu clinic had seen many cases of infectious disease.
 It was a story as old as time.
 The sports car drove the long and winding road.
 Saturday became a cool, wet afternoon.
Verb Phrases
A verb phrase consists of a verb and all its modifiers.
Here are examples:
 He was waiting for the rain to stop.
 She was upset when it didn't boil.
 You have been sleeping for a long time.
 You might enjoy a massage.
 He was eager to eat dinner.
Gerund Phrases
A gerund phrase is simply a noun phrase that starts with a gerund.
Examples include:
 Taking my dog for a walk is fun.
 Walking in the rain can be difficult.
 Strolling along a beach at sunset is romantic.
 Getting a promotion is exciting.
 Signing autographs takes time.
 Going for ice cream is a real treat.
 Singing for his supper was how he earned his keep.
 Getting a sore back was the result of the golf game.
 Pulling an all-nighter did not improve his test scores.
 Sailing into the sunset was the perfect end to the book.
Infinitive Phrases
An infinitive phrase is a noun phrase that begins with an infinitive verb.
Here are some examples:
 To make lemonade, you have to start with lemons.
 I tried to see the stage, but I was too short.
 She organized a boycott to make a statement.
 To see Niagara Falls is mind-boggling.
 He really needs to get his priorities in order.
 The company decided to reduce hours for everyone.
 To donate time or money is an honorable thing.
 I went to Spain to study the language and culture.
Appositive Phrases
An appositive phrase restates and defines a noun. It consists of one or more words.
Examples are:
 My favorite pastime, needlepoint, surprises some people.
 Her horse, an Arabian, was her pride and joy.
 My wife, the love of my life, is also my best friend.
 A cheetah, the fastest land animal, can run 70 miles an hour.
 My idea, a recycling bin for the office, was accepted by the boss.
 The Florida panther, the state animal of Florida, is an endangered species.
Participial Phrases
A participial phrase begins with a past or present participle.
Examples are:
 Washed with my clothes, my cell phone no longer worked.
 Knowing what I know now, I wish I had never come here.
 I am really excited, considering all the people that will be there.
 We are looking forward to the movie, having seen the trailer last week.
 Grinning from ear to ear, she accepted her award.
 The happy dog ran the entire length of the park, pausing only to sniff the dandelions.
 Painted a brilliant white, the small room appeared bigger.
 The lake, frozen over all winter, was finally thawing.
Prepositional Phrases
A prepositional phrase begins with a preposition and can act as a noun, an adjective or an
adverb.
Examples are:
 The book was on the table.
 We camped by the brook.
 He knew it was over the rainbow.
 She was lost in the dark of night.
 He was between a rock and a hard place.
 I waited for a while.
 She smelled of strawberries and cream.
 He won the challenge against all odds.

Final Thoughts
You must familiarize yourself with the different parts of speech discussed in this article
because they are among the most fundamental concepts that you will encounter throughout
your study of grammar. An in-depth knowledge of this topic will not only make you a better
writer, but an effective communicator as well.