Here's why:
* Common nouns refer to general, non-specific things. They are not capitalized.
* Proper nouns refer to specific people, places, or things. They are capitalized.
Since "bag" refers to a general type of container, it's a common noun.
Here's why:
* Common nouns refer to general, non-specific things. They are not capitalized.
* Proper nouns refer to specific people, places, or things. They are capitalized.
Since "bag" refers to a general type of container, it's a common noun.