Common Nouns are words that refer to general, non-specific people, places, things, or ideas. Here's how they differ from other types of nouns:
* Proper Nouns: These are specific names for people, places, or things (e.g., John, Paris, the Eiffel Tower). Common nouns are the general categories: *person*, *city*, *landmark*.
* Abstract Nouns: These refer to ideas, concepts, or qualities that can't be physically touched (e.g., love, happiness, justice). Common nouns can be used to describe these abstract concepts more concretely (e.g., *feeling*, *emotion*, *system*).
Examples of common nouns:
* People: child, teacher, friend, neighbor
* Places: city, park, school, beach
* Things: car, book, phone, table
* Ideas: freedom, hope, peace, curiosity
Here's a simple trick to remember common nouns:
If you can put "a" or "an" in front of a word, it's likely a common noun. For example:
* a cat
* an apple
* a mountain
Let me know if you have any other questions! 😊