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Latest post Mon, Jul 16 2007 6:55 PM by Kekel. 11 replies.
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Kekel  +  391415 Thu, 12 Jul 07 09:00 PM
If I want to say that sb practices a sport, can I say "do a sport" too??

Eg:

Everybody that does sports want to give the best while they play
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Feebs11  +  391432 Thu, 12 Jul 07 09:50 PM
It is not usual. We play/participate in/take part in sports.
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CalifJim  +  391471 Fri, 13 Jul 07 02:57 AM
<<can I say "do a sport">>

"play a sport" is what you want!

CJ
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Kekel, 2 yr 136 days ago
Thanks Feebs!

But you said it is not usual, so is it incorrect??
Kekel, 2 yr 136 days ago
Thanks CJ, so "do" is wrong in this case??
CalifJim  +  391517 Fri, 13 Jul 07 06:43 AM
Use "do" and you'll be understood.  It's grammatically correct, but not the most idiomatic way of saying it.  We just don't often hear it that way, so people will think your English is pretty good, but that you still need to improve a little!  Smile [:)]

CJ

YoungCalifornian  +  391523 Fri, 13 Jul 07 07:17 AM
I think it's perfectly normal to say "do a sport".  I've often heard the question asked "do you do any sports?"  Remember, not every sport is played (i.e. surfing, skating, skiing, rock climbing, et cetera).
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Kekel, 2 yr 135 days ago
Now, I'm in doubt! Crying [:'(]
Feebs11  +  391775 Fri, 13 Jul 07 09:13 PM
In formal usage (writing an essay), do not use "do".

In informal use (talking to your friends), you can use "do".
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