1. - Would you like something to eat? - Yes, I'd like some cake.
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Clive1. - Would you like something to eat?- Yes, I'd like some cake.2. - What can you see over there?- I can see some cake on a in the plate.3. There is are some cake on in the plate.(Is it ok to say "some cake" in these two dialogues and the sentence?)is4. My favorite food is are pork and carrots.(Is it correct? Or should it be "My favorite food is pork and carrots"?)
CliveHere's the basic idea.some cake some of the substance called 'cake'.some cakes eg several objects made by baking in an oven.A cake is commonly cut into slices.Would you like a slice of cake? Would you like some cake?http://allrecipes.com/recipes/276/desserts/cakes /
CliveCan I understand it this way: "some cake" means "cakes in slices" Yes. Or you could just tear a piece off with your hand. rudely. while "some cakes" refers to "several whole cakes"? Yes.And when you say "My favorite food is pork and carrots", you mean you eat them as a whole. Yeswhen you say "My favorite foods are pork and carrots", you mean you eat them separately.