Modifies a noun or pronoun
Adjective
Many odd-looking marine animals live in the Mariana Trench.
Many odd-looking marine animals live in the Mariana Trench.
You and me are best friends.
You and me are best friends.
Please try (to, and) be on time for the meeting.
Please try (to, and) be on time for the meeting.
Mallory spiked the ball shattering the opposing team's defense.
Verb
Shows action or links a word to the subject
verb
Ireland is known for its beautiful landscape.
Ireland is known for its beautiful landscape.
While on vacation, Ashley ate several new dishes including calamari and caviar.
While on vacation, Ashley ate several new dishes including calamari and caviar.
Elisabeth happily (excepted, accepted) the scholarship for a week at summer camp.
Elisabeth happily (excepted, accepted) the scholarship for a week at summer camp.
Ouch! That really hurt.
Interjection
Joins words or groups of words
Conjunction
Jake bought a hot dog and nachos at halftime.
Jake bought a hot dog and nachos at halftime.
Neither List nor Tabitha brought their flutes home to practice.
Neither List nor Tabitha brought their flutes home to practice.
The property was divided (among, between) the five children.
The property was divided (among, between) the five children.
This is a fantastic book with a surprise ending.
Pronoun
Exclamatory word not related to other words in the sentence
interjection
We found our puppy around the corner and under the table.
We found our puppy around the corner and under the table.
Since Jesus saved me, I have an obligation to tell others about Him and His marvelous grace.
Since Jesus saved me, I have an obligation to tell others about Him and His marvelous grace.
Please wait (inside, inside of) the car; I will be there soon.
Please wait (inside, inside of) the car; I will be there soon.
Jordan worked steadily through the morning.
Adverb
Shows how a noun or pronoun is related to some other word in the sentence
preposition
In spite of my constant attention, the tomato plants in my garden did not yield much fruit this summer.
In spite of my constant attention, the tomato plants in my garden did not yield much fruit this summer.
"As long as you are in class, it is good to sit quietly and pay attention to the teacher," reminded Mrs. Bentley.
I could (of, have) listened to the symphony for hours!
I could (of, have) listened to the symphony for hours!
Between you and me, I think the Cubs will win the pennant again.
Preposition