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Latest post Wed, Nov 7 2007 1:33 AM by Grammar Geek. 8 replies.
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Anonymous  +  439547 Tue, 06 Nov 07 05:06 PM

Hi,

What is the difference between 'sport' and 'sports' and when to use 'sport' and 'sports'? e.g.

"He likes sports/sport."

Which should we us here?

Thanks
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Grammar Geek  +  439556 Tue, 06 Nov 07 05:35 PM

He likes sports. Use the plural.

Just like you would say "He likes animals."

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Anonymous, 2 yr 17 days ago

Hi GG,

Thank you for answering my question. How about this one?
"Skating is a kind of sport."
Is 'sport' correct here? And 'sports' is not correct in the sentence?

Thanks.

Grammar Geek  +  439567 Tue, 06 Nov 07 05:58 PM

Yes, again, using the animals example.

Skating is a kind of sport.

A dog is a type of animal. You wouldn't say "A dog is a type of animals."

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Anonymous, 2 yr 17 days ago
I've got it! GG, thank you very much.
Anonymous, 2 yr 17 days ago
Also:
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sport

: BON VIVANT c : a person living up to the high ideals of good sportsmanship especially as a loser in any contest or situation d : a companionable or likable person; often : FELLOW, COMPANION, CHAP

6 : an individual exhibiting in whole or in part a sudden spontaneous deviation from type beyond the normal limits of individual variation usually as a result of mutation especially of somatic tissue -- compare BUD VARIATION

Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridged. Merriam-Webster, 2002.
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Grammar Geek  +  439627 Tue, 06 Nov 07 09:08 PM
Okay, Anon, and tell us how this contributes to the original question, please?
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Marius Hancu  +  439667 Tue, 06 Nov 07 11:16 PM
 Grammar Geek wrote:
Okay, Anon, and tell us how this contributes to the original question, please?


It was me posting anon, sorry.

I thought it would broaden the perspective of the original poster, that's all. Not directly connected.


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Grammar Geek  +  439704 Wed, 07 Nov 07 01:33 AM
I think you were just looking for an excuse to say "bon vivant" Stick out tongue [:P]
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