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mfung
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Which one is correct?

My favourite fruit is mango.
My favourite fruit is the mango.
My favourite fruit is mangoes.
My favourite fruits are mangoes.
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The first three sentences are grammatically and logically correct, but the two most natural are

"” My favorite fruit is mangoes

"” My favorite fruit is mango

It's possible to say "My favorite fruit is the mango," but that's a formal generic, which is not common in everyday speech.

If you say "my favorite fruits...," you are referring to more than one kind of fruit. You could say

"” My favorite fruits are mangoes and strawberries

Marilyn
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