Here's why:
* Common nouns refer to general, everyday things.
* Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things (e.g., John, Paris, the Eiffel Tower).
Since "turnip" is a general term for a type of root vegetable, it's a common noun.
Here's why:
* Common nouns refer to general, everyday things.
* Proper nouns are specific names of people, places, or things (e.g., John, Paris, the Eiffel Tower).
Since "turnip" is a general term for a type of root vegetable, it's a common noun.