Dear Evilmenina9,
(British English)
�My favourite fruits are apples and
pears�.
�My Mum buys fruit every day. I like eating it�.
Here is an
answer that I gave to a similar previous question from a Member.
�İs �fruit� an uncountable or a countable
noun?� It is BOTH, because we have �fruit�
and �fruits�. However, it is usually uncountable, as a mass
noun, �fruit�.
�Can we use
�fruits�
for �kinds
of fruits� or not?� YES, we can.
When we use
the word �fruit�, we are thinking about all fruits, with every kind, species, or type mixed together. We see them as masses, without clear
boundaries. We do not see them as
separate objects.
When we use
the word �fruits�, we are thinking about each individual kind, species, or type of fruit, separately. We see them as individual objects or groups. There are clear boundaries between one kind
and another. We see them as separate
objects.
Oxford
Dictionary of English:
FRUIT noun � the sweet and fleshy product of a tree or
other plant that contains seed and can be eaten as food: tropical fruits such as
mangoes and papaya | [mass noun] eat plenty of fresh fruit and
vegetables.
Botany �
the seed-bearing structure of a plant, e.g. an acorn| archaic or literary � natural
produce that can be used for food: we give thanks for the fruits of the
earth.
�(the
fruits or the fruit) the result or reward of work or activity: the
pupils began to appreciate the fruits of their labours.
�PHRASES:
bear
fruit have good results; his government�s monetarism was beginning to
bear fruit. in fruit (of a tree or
plant); at the stage of producing fruit.
The following are some examples,
written by Les Douglas.
Uncountable:
1)
In his shop, my father sells fruit and
vegetables. (Many
types of fruit).
2)
Fruit is good for you. (All kinds of
fruit; fruit in general).
3)
�I always eat some fruit for my breakfast�. (The type of fruit is not specified).
4)
In the garden, the fruit needs more
work than the flowers. (Mass).
5)
In cooking, fruit is used for puddings
and pies. (All
different kinds of fruit).
Countable:
1)
In his shop, I can see 3 fruits and
many different vegetables. (Plums, pears, and figs).
2)
Many fruits, such as oranges, contain
Vitamin C. (A
particular type of fruit).
3)
Specific fruits have specific chemical
qualities. (Individual,
specific fruits).
4)
In the garden, the different fruits
are eaten by different species of flies. (Individual).
5)
In cookery, fruits are used less than
cereals. (Individual
types of fruit).
The words �food� and �foods�
are similar to �fruit� and �fruits�.
�İs �food� an uncountable or a countable
noun?� It is BOTH, because we have �food�
and �foods�. However, it is usually uncountable, as a mass
noun, �food�.
�Can we use
�foods�
for �kinds
of foods� or not?� YES, we can.
When we use
the word �food�, we are thinking about all foods, with every kind, species, or type mixed
together. We see them as masses, without
clear boundaries. We do not see them as
separate objects.
When we use
the word �foods�, we are thinking about each individual kind, species, or type of food, separately. We see them as individual objects or
groups. There are clear boundaries
between one kind and another. We see
them as separate objects.
Oxford
Dictionary of English:
FOOD � noun [mass noun] any nutritious substance that
people or animals eat or drink or that plants absorb in order to maintain life
and growth: tins of cat food | [count noun] baby foods.
�PHRASES:
food
for thought something that warrants serious consideration.
The following are some examples,
written by Les Douglas.
Uncountable:
6)
In his shop, my father sells food and
newspapers. (Many
types of food).
7)
We must eat food if we want to live. (All kinds of food;
food in general).
8)
�I always eat some food before I begin
my work�. (The
type of food is not specified).
9)
In the kitchen, the food needs lots of
preparation. (Mass).
10)
Food is usually cooked in the kitchen. (All different kinds of food).
Countable:
6)
In his shop, I can see 3 types of liquid
foods. (Tea,
coffee, and milk).
7)
Sweet foods, such as cakes and
chocolate, make you fat. (A
particular type of food).
8)
Specific foods have specific chemical
qualities. (Individual,
specific foods).
9)
In the kitchen, different foods have
different smells.
(Individual).
10)
Foods which are high in protein, build
the body. (Individual,
specific types of food).
I hope that this helps you.
Les Douglas = ldthemagicman
