Parts of Speech

We saw a large fire in the distance. 

She has curly blond hair and blue eyes.

expresses an action 

answers the question whose?

answers the question how many?

Many are called, but few are chosen.

expressions of emotion or emphasis

names a person, place, or thing

Many are called, but few are chosen.

connects certain nouns or pronouns to the clause 

Because it is so cold outside, I brought you a jacket.

answers the question which one?

connects equal clauses

modifies an adjective

Turn right at the next cross street.

names a person, place, or thing, but more generally, usually referring to a particular noun

answers the question what kind?

answers the question where?

connects equal phrases

connects equal words

Teresa did not eat much lunch.

You can find a state name on each quarter.

modifies a verb

modifies a pronoun

It is so cold outside, so I brought you a jacket.

answers the question why?

I want either the cheesecake or the chocolate cake.

answers the question when? 

modifies an adverb

I arrived a few minutes early for my interview.

modifies a noun

answers the question how? 

She opened the envelope carefully.

A train whistle sounded in the distance.

expresses a state of being 

The early bird gets the worm.