Erin Posted November 26, 2002 Share Posted November 26, 2002 One of the most important rules on the TOEFL is what I call the Banana Rule. Here's why I call it the Banana Rule. Look at this sentence and tell me whether it's correct: *I like banana. Some people know this sentence is wrong, but many people think it's correct. This sentence is NOT correct because we have a rule in English that says: A singular count noun cannot stand alone. or, as I like to say for the TOEFL: If you see a Singular Count Noun with no determiner, it is WRONG, WRONG, WRONG! There are many different ways to correct this sentence, including: I like bananas. I like the banana. I like no banana.Of course, English wouldn't English if there weren't many important exceptions, so be sure to see the list of exceptions that I've put together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiLine Posted January 29, 2006 Share Posted January 29, 2006 Banana rule? What a name![clap]:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vncd Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 where is the list of exceptions? page error !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saiabhay Posted April 27, 2007 Share Posted April 27, 2007 where is the list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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