Common nouns are words that refer to general, everyday objects, people, places, or concepts. They are not specific names but rather describe things in a more general sense. Common nouns are not capitalized unless they appear at the beginning of a sentence. Examples of common nouns include: cat, beach, city, tournament, castle, happiness, greatness, boy, girl, etc.
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