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Exercise + Sports Verbs: Do, Go or Play?

Updated: May 2

When do you use the verbs Do, Go or Play?

DO


Do is usually used for exercises that strengthen your body.

do aerobics
do exercise
do push-ups
do sit-ups
do a warm-up
do yoga


GO


Go is generally used for activities that you can do alone or with others.


go bowling
go camping
go cycling
go dancing
go fishing
go golfing
go hiking
go jogging
go parasailing
go roller skating
go running
go sailing
go scuba diving
go skating
go skateboarding
go skiing
go snowboarding
go surfing
go swimming


PLAY


Play is usually used for competitive sports.


play badminton
play baseball
play basketball
play football
play hockey
play ping-pong
play soccer
play squash
play tennis
play volleyball


DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

  • Do you like to do yoga?

  • Where is the best place to go swimming in your hometown?

  • Do you like to go jogging?

  • How many sit-ups can you do?

  • Do you play soccer?

  • Do you like to go golfing?

  • How often do you do exercise?

  • How long have you been playing basketball?


I hope you found this helpful.


XOXO,

Jenny Mae

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