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Verb + noun collocations

(sports and activities)

'Go'

'GO' is used for activities which involve moving from one place to another (so they are often done outdoors), and which usually end in "ing"

GO

EXAMPLES

  • surfing
  • kayaking/canoeing
  • cycling
  • camping
  • rock climbing
  • mountain climbing
  • skydiving
  • fishing
  • paragliding

  • shopping
  • windsurfing
  • skiing
  • hiking
  • scuba diving
  • snorkelling
  • snowboarding
  • bowling

'PLAY'

'PLAY' is used for sports in which a ball is used, and for games. These activities often involve an element of competition.

PLAY

EXAMPLES

  • football
  • soccer
  • volleyball
  • rugby
  • cricket
  • baseball
  • golf
  • basketball
  • handball
  • hockey
  • tennis

  • chess
  • video games
  • poker
  • board games
  • card games
  • hide 'n' seek

'DO'

'DO' is used for sports and activities which are generally done indoors, and are often done solo.

DO

EXAMPLES

  • exercise
  • cheerleading
  • yoga
  • martial arts (eg. judo, jiu jitsu, karate...)
  • kung fu
  • gymnastics
  • pilates
  • crossfit
  • crosswords
  • weightlifting
  • a workout
  • pushups / squats / situps
  • puzzles
  • parkour
  • the dishes

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