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He like fruits vs he likes fruit

"He likes fruit" is the correct version. The verb "like" should be conjugated to match the singular third-person subject "he." Additionally, the noun "fruit" should be used in its singular form to indicate a general preference for fruit.
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He like fruits

This phrase is incorrect. The verb "like" should be conjugated as "likes" to match the singular third person subject "he."

The correct form is "he likes fruit." Use the singular form of the verb "like" (likes) with the singular subject "he" and the singular form of the noun "fruit."
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Alternatives:

  • he likes fruit
  • he enjoys fruit
  • he is fond of fruit
  • he has a liking for fruit
  • he has a preference for fruit

he likes fruit

This phrase is correct. It uses the correct verb form "likes" to match the singular third person subject "he" and the singular form of the noun "fruit."

This phrase is the correct way to express someone's preference for fruit using the singular form of the verb and noun.

Examples:

  • He likes fruit more than vegetables.
  • He likes fruit salad for breakfast.
  • He likes fruit smoothies in the morning.
  • He likes fruit as a healthy snack.
  • He likes fruit from the local market.
  • Incorrect: He likes fruit but tropical fruits. (Incorrect if you mean he does NOT like tropical fruits) Correct but confusing: He likes fruits, but tropical fruits. (Correct if ...
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  • Sep 21, 2015 ... Meet Bouncer - He likes fruit and good pranks. Especially swatting everything under his exquisitely bouncy booty... pic.twitter.com/qXM8botKPK.

Alternatives:

  • he enjoys fruit
  • he is fond of fruit
  • he has a liking for fruit
  • he has a preference for fruit
  • he is a fan of fruit

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