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I'm not convinced yet of "countable nouns".
I mean, if a native speaker says: "I like strawberry" (as I've heard sometimes), should I consider that his/her English is not correct? Can I accept that?

Which is the correct way: "I have a doubt" or "I have some doubt".

Watermelon can be C or U. What's the difference?

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"I like strawberry" (as I've heard sometimes), should I consider that his/her English is not correct? Can I accept that?
It depends on the context:

Pat: I like strawberries. (the fruit)
Max: I like strawberry. (the flavor)

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Which is the correct way: "I have a doubt" or "I have some doubt".
I doubt. . .
I have some doubts. (Plural)

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Originally Posted by Emanuelli
Watermelon can be C or U. What's the difference?
Count: How many watermelons do you have? (noun)
Cf. I like watermelon flavored ice-cream. (adjective)
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