A common noun is a type of noun we discussed in the topic Noun. We know that noun is the name of any person, thing, or place. Now the question is, what is a common noun? let’s discuss common nouns.
What is a Common Noun?
A common noun refers to a unit of common things that we use to name common people, animals, birds, places, ideas, insects, and so on. When we use a common noun, we do not specify a thing but speak generally. That is, a common noun is a name of a group of similar items, such as a pen or waiter, but not a particular one.
Examples of Common Nouns
Here are some examples that we used in the sentences.
By reading these examples, you will get a better understanding of what the common nouns are.
In the sentences given below, common nouns are in bold letters.
- That school is for girls.
- The dog is a pet animal.
- A chameleon is a beautiful animal.
- Crow is a bird with black colour.
- Keep the ladle in the sink.
- The pen is on the table.
- Ask the waiter for a finger bowl.
In the above sentences, the words- school, girls, dog, animal, ladle, sink, pen, table, waiter, and finger bowl are, in general, like any school, girl, dog, or animal.
Such words that refer to any common name are called Common Nouns.
More Examples of Common Noun
Here are some examples. These names are in bold letters.
- Please call the police.
- I have an appointment with the doctor.
- The bus driver is standing at the bus stop.
- The waiter works promptly during his working period.
- I heard that your cousin is joining a multinational company.
- The teachers of St Joseph school are very hard-working.
Beginning letters of common nouns are not written in capital, but when these are used as starting words of a sentence, then the starting letter of the used common noun is written in capital. Sometimes we use proper nouns as common nouns.
These are differentiated into two parts. You will get more information about those in the following articles.
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