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Verbs have three main forms.
• Present (I form) • Past (II form) • Past Participle (III form)
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All the other parts of a verb are formed with the help of these three forms.
Adverb

An adverb is a word that is used to add something to the meaning of a verb, an adjective or
another adverb. For example:

She arranged the flowers quickly.
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He painted the wall carefully.
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They sang the song extremely well.
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Preposition

A preposition is a word that shows the position of a noun or a pronoun in relation to
something else in the sentence. For example:
Johnny kept the broom under the cupboard.
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There is a range of mountains behind our house.
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Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
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The mouse ran into the hole.
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Conjunction

A conjunction is a word that is used to join words, phrases or sentences. For example:
Seeta and Geeta are twins.
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It started raining, but we managed to find a shelter.
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She completed the task though she was tired.
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I do not mind travelling by bus or by car.
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Interjection

An interjection is a word used to express an emotion or a sudden feeling. For example: Parts of Speech
Hurrah! The President has just declared a holiday tomorrow.
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Wow! That was a truly great escape.
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Ouch! That was a nasty cut.
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Brrr! It’s really cold in here.
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