The eight parts of speech are verbs, nouns, pronouns, adjectives,adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections. Instructions: In the following sentences, tell the part of speech of each italicized word as represents. 1. We need to learn about our past. 2. Your friend just went past. 3. The past event will be remembered forever. 4. The fall colors are outstanding this year. 5. The leaves fall all over the ground. 6. The branches broke his fall from the tree. 7. The spring is full of mud. 8. Spring into action before it is too late. 9. Don't come near me! 10. Do you think he is near?