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<jaybel>
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Hello..

  • My favorite is cherries.
  • My favorite fruit are cherries.

    Which of the above is correct? I know that fruit is an uncount noun hence the singular verb. Is the second sentence incorrect? If not then when does one use it?

    Thank-You
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    Rachel, Moderator
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    The verb agrees with the subject, which is singular here, even though the predicate nominative is plural:

    My favorite fruit is cherries.

    Here's another example, from Google:

    ... It's juicy and yummy. It's good for you. Back To Index. Collin My favorite food
    is figs. They are sweet. They are in the fruit group. Back To Index. ...
    www.hipark.austin.isd.tenet.edu/ projects/first/nutrition/foods.html -
    _______

    If the predicate nominative became the subject, the sentence would be:

    Cherries are my favorite fruit.
    _______

    Rachel
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