do a sport?

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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    Kekel Joined on Sun, Dec 17 2006 Brazil Full Member (377) “Learn everything you can, anytime you can, from anyone you can - there will always come a time when you will be grateful you did.” - Sarah Caldwell

	Feebs11  #391432  Thu, 12 Jul 07 09:50 PM It is not usual. We play/participate in/take part in sports.    Feebs11 Joined on Thu, Nov 23 2006 UK Senior Member (4,996)

	CalifJim  #391471  Fri, 13 Jul 07 02:57 AM <<can I say "do a sport">> "play a sport" is what you want! CJ    CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member (17,537) "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche

	Kekel  #391476  Fri, 13 Jul 07 03:17 AM Thanks Feebs! But you said it is not usual, so is it incorrect??    Kekel

	Kekel  #391479  Fri, 13 Jul 07 03:26 AM Thanks CJ, so "do" is wrong in this case??    Kekel

	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!  CJ    CalifJim

	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).    YoungCalifornian Joined on Mon, Feb 14 2005 Los Angeles, California Regular Member (586)

	Kekel  #391708  Fri, 13 Jul 07 05:53 PM Now, I'm in doubt!    Kekel

	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".    Feebs11
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