When we refer to some activities in expressions, it is only possible to certain verb combinations before them. The good news is that it is not always necessary to remember the expression as there are some rules that can help us.
we use ‘go to’ with places and events
Harry and Philip go to the gym three times a week
Susan asked Andrew if he would like to go to the gym
In the UK, people now can go to a chip shop and eat vegan fish and chips!
we use ‘do’ with activities you do in a gym
People are complaining that they are shocked as it now costs £10 to do one hour of Pilates.
I don’t like to do weights anymore as my shoulder hurts.
Do judo they said, so she did.
we can use ‘go’ with activities that end ‘ing
Many people go skiing in Switzerland in January, it is a fantastic time to go.
Why did you go swimming when you should have been learning English?
We should hiking one day, it keeps you fit and the scenery is beautiful.
we use ‘play’ with games and words that end with ball
Saturday is a good day to play football.
I always get angry when I play Monopoly.
Sally plays basketball every week. It is incredible that she plays so well.
What other rules do you know?
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