* Common noun: When "grass" refers to the general type of plant, it's a common noun.
* Example: "The grass was green and lush."
* Material noun: When "grass" refers to the substance or material made from the plant, it's a material noun.
* Example: "They used grass to make a roof."
Here's a simple way to remember:
* Common noun: Refers to a specific thing, like a single blade of grass.
* Material noun: Refers to the stuff the grass is made of.