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Supporting Parts of Speech
Along with the above main parts of speech, several words support them. These are:

Part of Speech Example Sentence

I carry an umbrella every day.
Articles a, an, the
The metro arrived late.
Conjunctions connecting words—because, and, but, so I was hungry, so ate the cake.

Prepositions show relation between words—of, between, under She is standing under the tree.

Interjections words express strong emotions—alas, wow Wow! What a beautiful dress!
Articles

An article is a word that defines a noun as specific or unspecific. There are three articles in English: a, an, and the.
Let’s understand all the three types of articles.
Definite Article: The (refers to a specific noun)

Example: The sun is shining brightly.
Indefinite Articles: A, An (refer to a general noun)
Example: I saw a cat in the garden. (A is used before consonant sounds.)

Example: She ate an apple. (An is used before vowel sounds.)

Writing Sentences
Writing a sentence involves combining words in a way that forms a clear and meaningful idea. A well-
constructed sentence typically includes a subject and a predicate, allowing it to convey a statement, ask a
question, give a command, or express an emotion. For a sentence to be effective, it must be structured in a
way that is easily understood by others. When sentences are arranged logically, they create coherent writing
that communicates thoughts effectively. Proper sentence construction is essential for clear communication,
making it easier for readers to grasp the intended message.
A sentence is a group of words that makes complete sense. A sentence has different parts as
shown below.

Rahul drinks juice

Subject—the person or thing Verb—expresses what Object—the receiver
performing the action. the action is. of the action.

Some other examples are:
Sentence Subject Verb Object

Reema kicks the ball. Reema kicks the ball

He smokes a cigar. He smokes a cigar

Kanika drives the car. Kanika drives the car

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