In the last chapter, we learned about adjectives that modify nouns and pronouns. In a similar way, an adverb is also a modifier. It modifies verbs, adjectives and adverbs. Adverbs are words that modify or describe verbs, adjectives and adverbs.

The passive voice is formed with the verb to be + the past participle of the main verb. When the agent (the person who carries out the action) is unknown, unimportant or obvious from the context.

What are quantifiers? Can quantifiers be used with both countable and uncountable nouns? When do we use ‘few’, ‘little’, ‘a few’ and ‘a little’? When do we use ‘some’ and ‘any’? When do we use ‘either’ and ‘neither’?

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What are antonyms? What are synonyms? What are homonyms?

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A proper noun, on the other hand, names a particular person, place, thing or idea. Proper nouns always begin with a capital letter. When a proper noun is made up of more than one word, all the words must begin with a capital letter.

A pronoun is a word that replaces a noun or a noun phrase in a sentence. The most commonly used pronouns are called personal pronouns. A personal pronoun refers to a person or thing.