In English, we use different verbs for different sports and activities. Some sports you “do” some you “play” and others you “go”. For instance, you do Kung Fu, you play volleyball and you go jogging.

The lists below can help you know which verb to use when you’re talking about sports.

Things you do:

Tai Chi

Karate

Qi Gong

Stretching

Aerobics

Yoga

Archery

Gymnastics

Wrestling

Weightlifting

Things you play:

Basketball

Football

Badminton

Tennis

Ping Pong

Boxing

Golf

Hockey

You can go:

Surfing

Mountain climbing

Skiing

Snowboarding

Hiking

Scuba diving

Deep sea diving

Swimming