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y The train runs too fast. (modifying the adverb ‘fast’)
y He went upstairs. (modifying the verb ‘went’)

Ø A preposition is a word that shows the relation between a noun or a pronoun
and some other word/words in a sentence. For example,

y The waiter put the plate on the table.

y The cat is hiding under the bed.

Ø A conjunction is used to join two words, groups of words or sentences.
For example,
y The chief guest gave a speech and gave away the prizes.

y I like coffee but my brother likes tea.

Ø An interjection is a word or a small group of words we use to strongly express an
emotion. We usually put an exclamation mark (!) after an interjection. For example,

y Ouch! That hurts.
y Hurray! We won the match.

y Oh no! It has started to rain yet again.

A. Read these sentences carefully. Mention the part of speech of the words in
each sentence.

1. Look at the rainbow in the sky.

verb preposition noun preposition noun

2. Stop! Don’t jump into the pool. The water is filthy.

3. The Rajdhani Express was delayed because of a technical snag.

4. Several areas of Bihar and West Bengal were flooded.

5. The police could barely control the crowd that ran onto the streets.

6. Wow! India won the match.

7. Our school will remain closed on Monday as the teachers have to attend
a meeting.

8. He was driving very fast on the highway.
9. This cute litter of puppies was born yesterday.

10. Hush! The child is asleep.

11. Birds of a feather flock together.

12. Oh no! I hope that isn’t true.

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