Booklet-Parts of Speech - Formal, Informal English - Internet Abbreviations-Email Phrases

PARTS OF SPEECH
The parts of speech explain how a word is used in a sentence.

There are eight main parts of speech (also known as word classes): nouns,
pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions,
conjunctions and interjections.
NOUN - (Naming word)

A noun is the name of a person, place, thing or idea.
Examples of nouns: Daniel, London, table, dog, teacher, pen, city, happiness,
hope
Example sentences: Steve lives in Sydney. Mary uses pen and paper to
write letters.
PRONOUN - (Replaces a Noun)

A pronoun is used in place of a noun or noun phrase to avoid repetition.
Examples of pronouns: I, you, we, they, he, she, it, me, us, them, him, her, this,
those
Example sentences: Mary is tired. She wants to sleep. I want her to dance
with me.
ADJECTIVE - (Describing word)

An adjective describes, modifies or gives more information about a noun or
pronoun.
Examples: big, happy, green, young, fun, crazy, three
Example sentences: The little girl had a pink hat.
VERB - (Action Word)

A verb shows an action or state of being. A verb shows what someone or
something is doing.
Examples: go, speak, run, eat, play, live, walk, have, like, are, is
Example sentences: I like Woodward English. I study their charts
and play their games.
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ADVERB - (Describes a verb)
An adverb describes/modifies a verb, an adjective or another adverb. It tells
how, where, when, how often or to what extent. Many adverbs end in -LY
Examples: slowly, quietly, very, always, never, too, well, tomorrow, here
Example sentences: I am usually busy. Yesterday, I ate my lunch quickly.
PREPOSITION - (Shows relationship)

A preposition shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word.
They can indicate time, place, or relationship.
Examples: at, on, in, from, with, near, between, about, under
Example sentences: I left my keys on the table for you.
CONJUNCTION - (Joining word)

A conjunction joins two words, ideas, phrases or clauses together in a
sentence and shows how they are connected.
Examples: and, or, but, because, so, yet, unless, since, if.
Example sentences: I was hot and exhausted but I still finished the marathon.
INTERJECTION - (Expressive word)

An interjection is a word or phrase that expresses a strong feeling or emotion.
It is a short exclamation.
Examples: Ouch! Wow! Great! Help! Oh! Hey! Hi!
Example sentences: Wow! I passed my English test. Great! – Ouch! That hurt
ARTICLE - (Defining word)

An article is used before a noun. These are divided into definite (the) and
indefinite (a, an). Articles help define nouns.
Examples: a, an, the
Example sentences: I need a dictionary. The dictionary needs to be in English.

FORMAL AND INFORMAL LANGUAGE
Formal English is used in “serious” texts and situations — for example, in official
documents, books, news reports, articles, business letters or official
speeches. Informal English is used in everyday conversations and in personal
letters.
Here is an example of formal English that you might come across in a book:
“As the price of five dollars was reasonable, I decided
to make the purchase without further thought”.
The same thought would be expressed quite differently in informa”Zl English.
Here’s an actual example that I heard from a young American:
“It was, like, five bucks, so I was like “okay”.
You need to know formal English because you want to be able to read a book, give
a business presentation or write an official letter. You also need informal English
because you want to be able to understand and communicate with English
speakers in everyday situations.

INFORMAL ENGLISH FORMAL ENGLISH
Improvised speech Prepared speech, polished text, official
speech
Shorter and simpler sentences Longer and more complicated sentences
Did you see Toyota’s sales figures? Looks like the Toyota’s US sales bounced back in March as
discounts have actually worked. substantial discounts helped to win back
customers who had been shaken by the firm’s
mass safety recalls.
Sloppy terms Higher standard of correctness
Well,…
You Know…
I mean…
Everyday Phrases
-Here you are. There you go. (when giving

something to someone)
-Excuse me?, Come again? (to ask
someone to repeat something)
-What do you mean? (to ask for
explanation)
-So, you’re saying that...? (to ask for
confirmation)
-Exactly!, I couldn’t agree with you
more. (to agree with someone)
-By the way..., Anyway... (to change the
topic)
-See you. Take care. (to say goodbye)
An important use of informal words idioms An important use of CONJUCTIONS

and phrases.
nevertheless, to disclose, to constitute, to
dude, freaking, uh-huh, nope (= no), to undertake, daunting, impervious, anew,
puke, trashy, grownup, awesome, to chill truly, solace, to
out, stuff, hard-up, to tick somebody off, to sell enchant, frantically, sizeable, to
like crazy. clutch, heyday, as it
happens, upsurge, retrieval
Phrasal verbs are frequently used Phrasal verbs are avoided
people usually say found out instead

of discovered, came across instead
of encountered and got away instead
of escaped.
Shortened and simplified pronunciation.
Lemme go!, I’m doin’
fine, Whassup?, Whatcha gonna
do?

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INFORMAL TERMS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA PURPOSES


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PARTS OF SPEECH

The parts of speech explain how a word is used in a sentence.

NOUN - (Naming word)

PRONOUN - (Replaces a Noun)

ADJECTIVE - (Describing word)

VERB - (Action Word)

SOURCE: https://www.grammar.cl/english/parts-of-speech.htm http://www.antimoon.com/how/formal-informal-english.htm

PREPOSITION - (Shows relationship)

CONJUNCTION - (Joining word)

INTERJECTION - (Expressive word)

ARTICLE - (Defining word)

SOURCE: https://www.grammar.cl/english/parts-of-speech.htm http://www.antimoon.com/how/formal-informal-english.htm

SOURCE: https://www.grammar.cl/english/parts-of-speech.htm http://www.antimoon.com/how/formal-informal-english.htm

-Here you are. There you go. (when giving

An important use of informal words idioms An important use of CONJUCTIONS

Phrasal verbs are frequently used Phrasal verbs are avoided

people usually say found out instead

SOURCE: https://www.grammar.cl/english/parts-of-speech.htm http://www.antimoon.com/how/formal-informal-english.htm

SOURCE: https://www.grammar.cl/english/parts-of-speech.htm http://www.antimoon.com/how/formal-informal-english.htm

SOURCE: https://www.grammar.cl/english/parts-of-speech.htm http://www.antimoon.com/how/formal-informal-english.htm

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