def linearSearch(item, my_list):
    found = False
    position = 0
    while position < len(my_list) and not found:
        if my_list[position] == item:
            found = True
        position = position + 1
    return found


bag = ["book", "pencil", "pen", "note book", "sharpener", "rubber"]
print(bag)
item = input("What item do you want to check for in the bag?")
itemFound = linearSearch(item, bag)
if itemFound:
    print("Yes, the item is in the bag")
else:
    print("Oops, your item seems not to be in the bag")