Parts of speech are categories that describe the function of words in sentences. Understanding parts of speech is fundamental to grasping how language works and is crucial for solving exercises like cloze tests. Here are the main parts of speech along with tips on how to identify them:

1. Nouns

Definition: Nouns are words that name people, places, things, or ideas. Examples: teacher, city, book, freedom

How to Identify:

• Test: If you can place "the" or "a/an" before the word, it's likely a noun (e.g., the teacher, a book).
• Function: Nouns often serve as the subject or object of a verb (e.g., "The book is on the table").

2. Pronouns

Definition: Pronouns replace nouns to avoid repetition. Examples: he, she, it, they, we

How to Identify:

• Test: If the word can replace a noun in a sentence without changing the meaning, it's a pronoun (e.g., "John is a teacher. He is kind").
• Function: Pronouns can function as subjects, objects, or possessives (e.g., "She is here," "Give it to him").

3. Verbs

Definition: Verbs express actions, states, or occurrences. Examples: run, is, seem, think

How to Identify:

• Test: If the word shows what the subject is doing or being, it's likely a verb (e.g., "She runs," "He is happy").
• Function: Verbs often follow the subject in a sentence (e.g., "The dog barks").

4. Adjectives

Definition: Adjectives describe or modify nouns and pronouns. Examples: happy, large, red, interesting

How to Identify: