Here's why:
* Common nouns refer to general, non-specific people, places, or things.
* Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things and are capitalized.
Since "water" refers to a general substance, it is a common noun.
Here's why:
* Common nouns refer to general, non-specific people, places, or things.
* Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things and are capitalized.
Since "water" refers to a general substance, it is a common noun.