An informative lesson page titled 'Navigating Sports and Activities: Play, Do, and Go', offering English learners insights into the correct usage of these verbs with different sports and activities.

Introduction: Play, Do, and Go in Sports and Activities

 

Are you sometimes puzzled about whether to say 'play football', 'do yoga', or 'go swimming'? This lesson is designed to clarify the use of "Play," "Do," and "Go" in the context of sports and activities. By the end of this lesson, learners will understand the correct usage of these verbs, enhancing their conversational skills in English. We'll cover the rules and patterns that govern their use, providing examples for better comprehension.

 

Understanding "Play," "Do," and "Go"

"Go" with Activities

  1. Riding: "I go riding every weekend in the countryside."
  2. Jogging: "She goes jogging every morning to stay fit."
  3. Fishing: "They go fishing at the lake every summer."
  4. Sailing: "We often go sailing when the weather is nice."
  5. Windsurfing: "He's planning to go windsurfing during his beach vacation."
  6. Skiing: "My family loves to go skiing in the Alps."
  7. Snowboarding: "Do you want to go snowboarding this winter?"
  8. Swimming: "I go swimming at the local pool twice a week."
  9. Dancing: "They go dancing at the club every Friday night."
  10. Skating: "In winter, we go skating on the frozen lake."
  11. Cycling: "She goes cycling in the park every day."
  12. Running: "He goes running to prepare for the marathon."
  13. Tai Chi: "Many people in the park go tai chi in the mornings."

"Do" with Activities

  1. Aerobics: "She does aerobics to stay in shape."
  2. Gymnastics: "My daughter does gymnastics at school."
  3. Taekwondo: "He does taekwondo for self-defense."
  4. Judo: "They enrolled their son to do judo classes."
  5. Karate: "I've been doing karate for five years now."
  6. Kung-Fu: "He does kung-fu as a form of exercise."
  7. Ballet: "She does ballet at the local dance school."
  8. Exercise: "Doing regular exercise is important for health."
  9. Yoga: "Many people do yoga for relaxation and flexibility."
  10. Athletics: "Our school team does athletics during the sports season."
  11. Archery: "She recently started doing archery as a hobby."
  12. A Crossword Puzzle: "On Sundays, I do a crossword puzzle to relax."

"Play" with Sports and Games

  1. Badminton: "We play badminton at the club every Thursday."
  2. Table-Tennis: "Do you play table tennis?"
  3. Football: "They play football in the park every weekend."
  4. Basketball: "He plays basketball with his friends after school."
  5. Chess: "I play chess with my grandfather."
  6. Cricket: "In summer, we often play cricket on the beach."
  7. Board Games: "On rainy days, we play board games at home."
  8. Snooker: "He's learning to play snooker."
  9. Hockey: "She plays hockey for her university team."
  10. Baseball: "We play baseball every Saturday."
  11. Rugby: "They play rugby at the local sports club."
  12. Volleyball: "Do you want to play volleyball at the beach?"
  13. Squash: "He plays squash to keep fit."

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