Which of the following statements are true regarding the common grammatical use of the terms "Kind" and "Sort". A. The singular or plural use of these terms depends on the word used before them. B. Kind/Sort of is followed by a singular or uncountable noun. C. Kind/Sort of is followed by a plural or uncountable noun. D. Kinds/Sorts of is followed by a singular or uncountable noun. E. Kinds/Sorts of is followed by a plural or uncountable noun. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A is correct. Compare: "this kind of book" and "these kinds of books." The singular/plural form of kind/sort changes according to the word used before it. B is correct. We say "this kind of book" and "this sort of behaviour." Thus, singular kind/sort of is followed by a singular or uncountable noun. C is incorrect. "This kind of books" is not the standard construction; it should be "this kind of book" or "these kinds of books." D is incorrect. "These kinds of book" is not the standard construction; with plural kinds/sorts, a plural countable noun is normally used. E is correct. We say "these kinds of books" and "different sorts of behaviour." Thus, kinds/sorts of can be followed by a plural countable noun or an uncountable noun. Therefore, A, B and E only are correct.