Parts of Speech: Conjunctions and Interjections

The video tutorial covers the eight parts of speech, focusing on conjunctions and interjections. It begins with a recap of the six previously discussed parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, and prepositions. The session then delves into conjunctions, explaining their role in connecting words, phrases, or clauses to form coherent sentences. The tutorial also introduces interjections, highlighting their spontaneous nature and use in exclamatory sentences. The video concludes with a brief overview of all eight parts of speech and a preview of future sessions that will explore each part in detail.

Which of the following is NOT one of the six parts of speech mentioned in the recap?

• Adjectives

• Nouns

• Conjunctions

• Pronouns

What is the primary function of conjunctions in a sentence?

• To describe nouns

• To connect words or phrases

• To modify verbs

• To express emotions

Which word in the sentence 'I sent Roy a message, but he did not reply' is a conjunction?

• reply

• Roy

• sent

• but

What is the meaning of the prefix 'inter' in the word 'interjection'?

• Under

• Above

• Around

• Between

Which of the following words is an example of an interjection?

• Quickly

• And

• Message

• Hooray