In general, we DO or PLAY sport. We don't practise sport.
We use three different verbs for specific sports: PLAY, DO and GO.
PLAY
We usually use play with:
- sports that need a ball or similar object
- team sports
- competitive sports
- games
DOWe usually use do with: - an individual sport or activity
- fighting sports -
- hobbies or activities we do in our free time
GO
We usually use go with: - activities that end in -ing
- activities which involve going somewhere to do them
Complete the sentences. Use the names of some of the sports below or the correct forms of a verb.
handball, scuba diving, bowling, basketball, waterpolo, skiing,
fencing, rugby, taekwondo, judo, rafting, diving, football, chess
rollerblading, ice-skating, gymnastics, karate, table tennis, archery
1. People handball in Spain.
2. The Great Barrier Reef is a popular place to scuba diving.
3. The All Blacks team always does the haka before important matches.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo and Leo Messi football.
5. I usually ice-skating in winter.
6. My sister karate but my brother table tennis.
7. Tiger Woods plays .
8. You must be a good swimmer to play .
9. You can go white water at the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe and Zambia.
10. Many people skiing in winter but I prefer to chess in front of a warm fire.
11. People who fencing use special swords.
12. You need a bow and arrow to do .
13. She cycling almost every day.
14. Venus Williams is one of the best players in the world.
15. You must be very strong, agile, flexible and have good balance to do .
16. High can be a dangerous sport because you can bump your head before you hit the water.
17. Taekwondo and judo martial arts.
18. We usually rollerblading in the park.
19. Most people who play are very tall.
20. When you bowling, you must wear special shoes.
