PARTS OF SPEECH GUIDE

NOUN

• What is it?
• a person, place, concept, or object;
anything that names a “thing” is a noun

• Examples:
• tennis, Dad, Tarsus, hope, cup, home

• Your turn.
• Find nouns in the given paragraph.
 Nestled by the seaside, this beautiful spot offers
serenity and natural charm. The golden sands stretch
endlessly, while seagulls soar gracefully above. A solitary
lighthouse stands on the horizon, guiding ships at night.
Nearby, a quaint fishing village sits on rocky cliffs.
Visitors stroll along the coastal path, enjoying the sea air
and stunning views. Families build sandcastles, and
people find moments of peace in the sun's warmth. The air
carries the scent of saltwater and wildflowers. Playful
dolphins occasionally leap from the water, captivating
onlookers. Sunbathers relax on the sun-drenched beach,
their skin glowing. At sunset, the sky turns orange and
pink, creating a magical atmosphere. When night falls,
stars twinkle in the dark sky, and the soothing sound of the
ocean lulls everyone to sleep in this seaside paradise.
 Nestled by the seaside, this beautiful spot offers serenity and
natural charm. The golden sands stretch endlessly, while seagulls
soar gracefully above. A solitary lighthouse stands on the horizon,
guiding ships at night. Nearby, a quaint fishing village sits on rocky
cliffs. Visitors stroll along the coastal path, enjoying the sea air and
stunning views. Families build sandcastles, and people find
moments of peace in the sun's warmth. The air carries the scent of
saltwater and wildflowers. Playful dolphins occasionally leap from
the water, captivating onlookers. Sunbathers relax on the sun-
drenched beach, their skin glowing. At sunset, the sky turns orange
and pink, creating a magical atmosphere. When night falls, stars
twinkle in the dark sky, and the soothing sound of the ocean lulls
everyone to sleep in this seaside paradise.
PRONOUN
• What is it?
• a word you substitute for a specific noun when
the reader or listener already knows which
specific noun you’re referring to

• Examples:
• she, his, themselves, this, who, everyone

• Your turn.
• Find pronouns in the given paragraph.
 Nestled by the seaside, this beautiful spot offers
serenity and natural charm. The golden sands stretch
endlessly, while seagulls soar gracefully above. A solitary
lighthouse stands on the horizon, guiding ships at night.
Nearby, a quaint fishing village sits on rocky cliffs.
Visitors stroll along the coastal path, enjoying the sea air
and stunning views. Families build sandcastles, and
people find moments of peace in the sun's warmth. The
air carries the scent of saltwater and wildflowers. Playful
dolphins occasionally leap from the water, captivating
onlookers. Sunbathers relax on the sun-drenched beach,
their skin glowing. At sunset, the sky turns orange and
pink, creating a magical atmosphere. When night falls,
stars twinkle in the dark sky, and the soothing sound of
the ocean lulls everyone to sleep in this seaside paradise.
 Nestled by the seaside, this beautiful spot offers serenity and
natural charm. The golden sands stretch endlessly, while seagulls soar
gracefully above. A solitary lighthouse stands on the horizon, guiding
ships at night. Nearby, a quaint fishing village sits on rocky cliffs.
Visitors stroll along the coastal path, enjoying the sea air and stunning
views. Families build sandcastles, and people find moments of peace in
the sun's warmth. The air carries the scent of saltwater and wildflowers.
Playful dolphins occasionally leap from the water, captivating onlookers.
Sunbathers relax on the sun-drenched beach, their skin glowing. At
sunset, the sky turns orange and pink, creating a magical atmosphere.
When night falls, stars twinkle in the dark sky, and the soothing sound of
the ocean lulls everyone to sleep in this seaside paradise.
ADJECTIVE

• What is it?
• a word that describes a noun

• Examples:
• funny, engaging, well-written, suspenseful

• Your turn.
• Find adjectives in the given paragraph.
 Emily is an exceptionally creative soul, with an
innate ability to turn everyday moments into
extraordinary experiences. Her impeccable taste and
keen eye for detail make her a true connoisseur of art,
fashion, and cuisine. She is a loyal, dependable friend,
known for her unwavering support and loyalty. In her
free time, Emily explores the world with an adventurous
spirit, seeking new horizons and embracing the beauty of
diversity. Her warm, genuine smile is a reflection of her
kind and gentle nature, making her a cherished presence
in the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.
Emily's magnetic personality, combined with her zest for
life, ensures that she leaves a lasting impression on
everyone she meets.
 Emily is an exceptionally creative soul, with an innate ability to
turn everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. Her impeccable
taste and keen eye for detail make her a true connoisseur of art, fashion,
and cuisine. She is a loyal, dependable friend, known for her unwavering
support and loyalty. In her free time, Emily explores the world with an
adventurous spirit, seeking new horizons and embracing the beauty of
diversity. Her warm, genuine smile is a reflection of her kind and gentle
nature, making her a cherished presence in the lives of those fortunate
enough to know her. Emily's magnetic personality, combined with her
zest for life, ensures that she leaves a lasting impression on everyone she
meets.
VERB

• What is it?
• a word that describes a specific action

• Examples:
• run, congratulate, make, has, seeing, going

• Your turn.
• Find verbs in the given paragraph.
 Emily is an exceptionally creative soul, with an
innate ability to turn everyday moments into
extraordinary experiences. Her impeccable taste and
keen eye for detail make her a true connoisseur of art,
fashion, and cuisine. She is a loyal, dependable friend,
known for her unwavering support and loyalty. In her
free time, Emily explores the world with an adventurous
spirit, seeking new horizons and embracing the beauty of
diversity. Her warm, genuine smile is a reflection of her
kind and gentle nature, making her a cherished presence
in the lives of those fortunate enough to know her.
Emily's magnetic personality, combined with her zest for
life, ensures that she leaves a lasting impression on
everyone she meets.
 Emily is an exceptionally creative soul, with an innate ability to
turn everyday moments into extraordinary experiences. Her impeccable
taste and keen eye for detail make her a true connoisseur of art, fashion,
and cuisine. She is a loyal, dependable friend, known for her unwavering
support and loyalty. In her free time, Emily explores the world with an
adventurous spirit, seeking new horizons and embracing the beauty of
diversity. Her warm, genuine smile is a reflection of her kind and gentle
nature, making her a cherished presence in the lives of those fortunate
enough to know her. Emily's magnetic personality, combined with her
zest for life, ensures that she leaves a lasting impression on everyone she
meets.
ADVERB

• What is it?
• a word that describes an adjective, a verb,
or another adverb

• Examples:
• quietly, fast, always, never, well, very

• Your turn.
• Find adverbs in the given paragraph.
 The adorable puppy eagerly bounded into
the sunlit garden, wagging its tail ecstatically. With
boundless energy, it playfully chased after its own
tail, spinning around comically. It scampered up
the grassy hill, leaping effortlessly over obstacles,
and then flopped down contentedly under the
shady tree, panting happily. Every movement it
made was incredibly agile and gracefully executed,
making it a joy to watch. The puppy's curious,
almond-shaped eyes glistened with innocence, and
its tiny, floppy ears twitched inquisitively at every
sound. Overall, the puppy lived life exuberantly,
embracing each moment with infectious
enthusiasm.
 The adorable puppy eagerly bounded into the sunlit garden,
wagging its tail ecstatically. With boundless energy, it playfully chased
after its own tail, spinning around comically. It scampered up the grassy
hill, leaping effortlessly over obstacles, and then flopped down
contentedly under the shady tree, panting happily. Every movement it
made was incredibly agile and gracefully executed, making it a joy to
watch. The puppy's curious, almond-shaped eyes glistened with
innocence, and its tiny, floppy ears twitched inquisitively at every sound.
Overall, the puppy lived life exuberantly, embracing each moment with
infectious enthusiasm.
 PREPOSITION

• What is it?
• a word that tells you the relationship
between words in a sentence
• indicates location, direction, time, or manner.

• Examples:
• against, with, for, about, into, towards

• Your turn.
• Find prepositions in the given paragraph.
 The adorable puppy eagerly bounded into
the sunlit garden, wagging its tail ecstatically. With
boundless energy, it playfully chased after its own
tail, spinning around comically. It scampered up
the grassy hill, leaping effortlessly over obstacles,
and then flopped down contentedly under the
shady tree, panting happily. Every movement it
made was incredibly agile and gracefully executed,
making it a joy to watch. The puppy's curious,
almond-shaped eyes glistened with innocence, and
its tiny, floppy ears twitched inquisitively at every
sound. Overall, the puppy lived life exuberantly,
embracing each moment with infectious
enthusiasm.
 The adorable puppy eagerly bounded into the sunlit garden,
wagging its tail ecstatically. With boundless energy, it playfully chased
after its own tail, spinning around comically. It scampered up the grassy
hill, leaping effortlessly over obstacles, and then flopped down
contentedly under the shady tree, panting happily. Every movement it
made was incredibly agile and gracefully executed, making it a joy to
watch. The puppy's curious, almond-shaped eyes glistened with
innocence, and its tiny, floppy ears twitched inquisitively at every sound.
Overall, the puppy lived life exuberantly, embracing each moment with
infectious enthusiasm.
CONJUNCTION

• What is it?
• It makes it possible to build complex
sentences that express multiple ideas.

• Examples:
• and, but, so, nor, yet, for, or

• Your turn.
• Find conjunctions in the given paragraph.
 As the adventurous young man embarked on
an exhilarating jungle expedition, he soon found
himself surrounded by the lush, dense vegetation.
He was lost in the vast wilderness when he
encountered an array of wild creatures, each more
terrifying than the last. Although the dense foliage
blocked his path, making it increasingly difficult to
find his way back to civilization, he pressed on.
Soon, he discovered that his journey would lead him
to unexpected encounters and extraordinary
revelations, forever changing his perception of the
natural world.
 As the adventurous young man embarked on an exhilarating
jungle expedition, he soon found himself surrounded by the lush,
dense vegetation. He was lost in the vast wilderness when he
encountered an array of wild creatures, each more terrifying than the
last. Although the dense foliage blocked his path, making it
increasingly difficult to find his way back to civilization, he pressed
on. Soon, he discovered that his journey would lead him to
unexpected encounters and extraordinary revelations, forever
changing his perception of the natural world.
 ARTICLE
• A and an are indefinite articles, and they both
describe a non-specific noun.
• Example: Did you buy a book? From the
question, we understand that the speaker is asking
a general question, about a non-specific book.

• The is a definite article, and it describes one

specific noun.
• Example: Did you buy the book? From the
question, we understand that the speaker is
referring to a specific previously discussed book.
 • Your turn. Find conjunctions in the given paragraph.
As the adventurous young man embarked on
an exhilarating jungle expedition, he soon found
himself surrounded by the lush, dense vegetation.
He was lost in the vast wilderness when he
encountered an array of wild creatures, each more
terrifying than the last. Although the dense foliage
blocked his path, making it increasingly difficult to
find his way back to civilization, he pressed on.
Soon, he discovered that his journey would lead him
to unexpected encounters and extraordinary
revelations, forever changing his perception of the
natural world.
 As the adventurous young man embarked on an exhilarating
jungle expedition, he soon found himself surrounded by the lush, dense
vegetation. He was lost in the vast wilderness when he encountered an
array of wild creatures, each more terrifying than the last. Although the
dense foliage blocked his path, making it increasingly difficult to find
his way back to civilization, he pressed on. Soon, he discovered that his
journey would lead him to unexpected encounters and extraordinary
revelations, forever changing his perception of the natural world.
There are words that are sometimes
one part of speech and other times another.

Here are a few examples:

Work
• “I went to work” (noun).
• “I work in the garden” (verb).
Well
• “She paints very well” (adverb).
• “They are finally well now, after weeks of illness” (adjective).
• “I dropped a penny into the well” (noun).
But
• “I cooked breakfast and lunch, but Steve cooked dinner” (conjunction).
• “I brought everything but the pens you asked for” (preposition).