Banana Rule (SCN Rule)

[Erin]

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.

[HiLine]

Banana rule? What a name![clap]:D

[vncd]

where is the list of exceptions? page error !!!

[saiabhay]

where is the list