This document defines and provides examples of the eight parts of speech: noun, pronoun, article, adjective, verb, adverb, conjunction, and preposition. A noun denotes a person, place or thing. A pronoun replaces a noun. An article precedes a noun. An adjective describes a noun. A verb denotes action or state of being. An adverb describes a verb, adjective or another adverb. A conjunction joins clauses or sentences. A preposition gives orientation or direction to a noun.