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There is plenty of fruit vs There are plenty of fruits

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'There is plenty of fruit' is used when referring to fruit in a general sense. 'There are plenty of fruits' is used when referring to multiple types or varieties of fruit. The choice between singular 'fruit' and plural 'fruits' depends on whether you are talking about a collective amount of fruit or distinct types of fruit.
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There is plenty of fruit

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to fruit in a general sense.

This phrase is used when talking about a large quantity of fruit in a general sense, without specifying different types or varieties.

Examples:

  • There is plenty of fruit in the bowl.
  • There is plenty of fruit available at the market.
  • From where I stand, there is still plenty of ripe fruit within reach that we have the opportunity to pick - in other words, opportunities to increase energy efficiency in Europe.
  • There's plenty of fruit and fish to go around.
  • Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.
  • You know, there's plenty of fresh fruit here.
  • They said... they said to give the men plenty of fresh fruit.
  • We produce plenty of high-quality fruit and vegetables in the European Union, but our citizens do not consume enough of them, with growing consequences for their health.
  • In contrast, the Mediterranean/Greek diet, which, as we know, contains plenty of vegetables, fruit, pulses and olive oil, evidently promotes good health and longevity.
  • There is plenty of folding and stacking to do.
  • S? There is plenty of room.
  • There is plenty of joy in my life.
  • There is plenty of cash to get by with.
  • There is plenty of evidence to convict you.
  • There is plenty of food here.
  • There is plenty of folding and stacking to do.
  • I mean, there is plenty of knowledge and scientific breakthroughs.
  • There is plenty of time for me and Jules.
  • There is plenty of provocation from both sides.
  • There is plenty of talent in here tonight.
  • And over there is plenty of fish curry pie.
  • There is plenty of time to chat with the boys.

Alternatives:

  • There is an abundance of fruit.
  • There is a lot of fruit.
  • There is a large amount of fruit.
  • There is a great deal of fruit.
  • There is a copious amount of fruit.

There are plenty of fruits

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple types or varieties of fruit.

This phrase is used when talking about a large quantity of different types or varieties of fruit.

Examples:

  • There are plenty of fruits to choose from at the grocery store.
  • There are plenty of fruits in the fruit salad.
  • There's plenty of fruit and fish to go around.
  • Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.
  • You know, there's plenty of fresh fruit here.
  • They said... they said to give the men plenty of fresh fruit.
  • From where I stand, there is still plenty of ripe fruit within reach that we have the opportunity to pick - in other words, opportunities to increase energy efficiency in Europe.
  • There are plenty of specialists able to determine suitable fruits based on the relevant criteria.
  • We produce plenty of high-quality fruit and vegetables in the European Union, but our citizens do not consume enough of them, with growing consequences for their health.
  • In contrast, the Mediterranean/Greek diet, which, as we know, contains plenty of vegetables, fruit, pulses and olive oil, evidently promotes good health and longevity.
  • There are plenty of interesting cases.
  • - There are plenty of chairs.
  • And there are plenty of slant-eyed girls.
  • There are... are plenty of options.
  • There are plenty of people who don't take proper advantage of opportunity.
  • There are plenty of lovely people in the world.
  • There are plenty of doctors here.
  • There are plenty of other wonderful women out there.
  • There are plenty of guys in this town just like him.
  • There are plenty of other clubs I can join.
  • There are plenty of books here, if you want to...
  • There are plenty of other lawyers in this town.

Alternatives:

  • There are many types of fruit.
  • There are numerous fruits.
  • There are a variety of fruits.
  • There are a wide selection of fruits.
  • There are different kinds of fruit.

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