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"I like banana." and "I like bananas.", I don't know what the different is in the two sentences.
Can you give me an answer? Thanks 💐
Apr 11, 2022 2:29 PM
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We use indefinite articles for non-specific singular nouns; for example, "a banana."
Is that a banana?
I would like a banana for breakfast this morning.
I like banana is not correct if you are referring to the non-specific singular noun. If you were given a number of choices for, let's say colors, you could use such a phrase. For example, "which of the colors do you prefer: orange, peach or banana? I like banana."
I like bananas is a statement of fact that you like bananas (plural) in general.
April 11, 2022
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Generally the 2nd is correct. "I like banana" would only be used if you mean something like banana flavor, not for actual bananas."
Ex: "What's your favorite kind of pie?" "I like banana."
April 12, 2022
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Great question.
When you say I like bananas 🍌 you are talking about plural 😊 and in general.
April 11, 2022
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The first sentence is incorrect!
April 11, 2022
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I like banana it means(singular)you like just one banana and I like bananas(plural) it means you like more than one banana.
April 11, 2022
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