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Old 28-Nov-2003, 23:36
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Hi teacher,
How about your choice?
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If somebody is good to you that means he did something nice for you. We wouldn't normally think of vegetables that way.

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So , I will say:" Vegetables is good for you....and for your health" .Thank you, RonBee. :)
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So , I will say:" Vegetables is good for you....and for your health" .Thank you, RonBee. :)
Yes, except say: "Vegetables are good for you." (Plural subject, plural verb.)

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But fruit (uncountable) IS good for you.
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That is very good, I know how to differentiate "good at" and "good for".
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yeah Vegetables are goood 4 you!

I see eye to eye with those who did as I.
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