Anonymous  +  396305 Wed, 25 Jul 07 03:04 AM Dear friends, I know that the word "fruit" is both a countable noun and an uncountable noun. But I wonder when  I can use it as a  countable noun, and when I can use it as an uncountable noun. For example, are both " two kinds of fruit" and "two kinds of fruits" right? And are both " what kind of fruit do you like" and " what kinds of fruits  do you like" right? A million thanks. Anonymous Nouns, Uncountable Nouns, Countable Nouns

	Grammar Geek  +  396328 Wed, 25 Jul 07 05:26 AM Personally, I would use "fruit" for both of those. Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Veteran Member 19,506 Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random!

	Clive  +  396348 Wed, 25 Jul 07 06:26 AM Hi, Yes, 'fruit' is by far the most common word. Many English learners seem to be fascinated by this fruit/fruits question. If you search the Forum for threads about fruit, you'll find a lot. Best wishes, Clive Clive Joined on Thu, Oct 28 2004 Canada Veteran Member 29,298 El tango argentino es un pensamiento triste que se puede bailar (The tango argentino is a sad thought which can be danced) Enrique Santos Discépolo