Fruits and vegetables are essential parts of a healthy diet. This guide will help you learn the most common English words for fruits and vegetables, along with example sentences to show how they are used in context.
Fruits
Fruits are the sweet or sour edible parts of plants, usually eaten raw. Here are some common fruit names in English, along with example sentences and their usage.
Common Fruit Names
| English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| apple | I like to eat an apple every day. |
| banana | She bought a bunch of bananas at the market. |
| orange | Would you like a glass of orange juice? |
| grape | The grapes are very sweet this season. |
| strawberry | Strawberries are my favorite fruit. |
| watermelon | We had watermelon at the picnic. |
| pineapple | Pineapple is delicious in smoothies. |
| mango | I’m going to try a mango for the first time. |
| blueberry | Blueberries are great in muffins. |
| peach | She ate a juicy peach for dessert. |
Summary
- Fruits are usually sweet or sour and often eaten raw.
- Common fruits include apple, banana, orange, grape, and strawberry.
- Example: “I like to eat an apple every day.”
Vegetables
Vegetables are edible parts of plants that are usually savory and cooked or eaten raw in salads. Here are some common vegetable names in English.
Common Vegetable Names
| English | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| carrot | I’m peeling a carrot for the soup. |
| tomato | She added tomatoes to the salad. |
| potato | Potatoes can be baked, mashed, or fried. |
| onion | Chop one onion finely. |
| cucumber | Cucumber slices are refreshing in water. |
| broccoli | Steamed broccoli is healthy and tasty. |
| spinach | I made a smoothie with spinach. |
| bell pepper | The bell peppers are red, yellow, and green. |
| garlic | Garlic adds flavor to many dishes. |
| lettuce | We used lettuce for the sandwich. |
Summary
- Vegetables are usually savory and can be eaten raw or cooked.
- Common vegetables include carrot, tomato, potato, onion, and cucumber.
- Example: “I’m peeling a carrot for the soup.”
Using Fruits and Vegetables in Sentences
Here are some simple sentence patterns you can use with fruit and vegetable vocabulary.
| Pattern | Example with Fruit | Example with Vegetable |
|---|---|---|
| I like to eat \\ . | I like to eat banana. | I like to eat carrot. |
| Can I have some \\? | Can I have some pineapple? | Can I have some spinach? |
| \\ are good for \\ . | Oranges are good for vitamin C. | Broccoli is good for your health. |
| I bought \\ at the market. | I bought strawberries at the market. | I bought potatoes at the market. |
| \\ is used in \\ . | Tomato is used in pasta sauce. | Garlic is used in many recipes. |
Tips for Learning
- Group vocabulary by category (fruits vs. vegetables).
- Use flashcards to memorize names and example sentences.
- Practice making simple sentences using the patterns above.
Flashcards (1 of 20)
- Example Sentence: I like to eat an apple every day.
- English: apple
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
