In this lesson, we learn how to talk about sports we play using the simple present tense. It is important to be able to say what sports you like, what you play, and how often you play. We also learn how to answer and ask questions about sports.
Examples:
I play basketball every Saturday.
She plays volleyball at school.
We don’t play sports on weekdays.
GRAMMAR: Simple Present Questions and Answers
We use the simple present to talk about regular activities. To ask about sports, use "Do you" or "Does he/she".
Question Structure:
Do/Does + subject + base verb + ?
Answer Structure:
Yes/No + subject + do/does/don't/doesn’t + base verb
Examples:
Do you play any sports? → Yes, I do. / No, I don't.
Does he play soccer? → Yes, he does. / No, he doesn't.
What sport do you play? → I play tennis.
VOCABULARY
Basketball – a sport where you throw a ball into a hoop.
Soccer – a game played by kicking a ball into a goal.
Volleyball – a sport where you hit the ball over a net.
Tennis – a game played with rackets and a small ball.
Running – moving quickly on your feet.
Swimming – moving through water using arms and legs.
Gym – a place to do exercise.
Team – a group of people playing a sport together.
Play – to take part in a game or sport.
Sport – an activity involving physical effort and skill.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
I play...
My favorite sport is...
I play with my friends.
Do you play sports?
I don’t play sports.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I play soccer with my friends.
She plays tennis every Friday.
Negative:
I don’t play any sports.
He doesn’t play basketball.
Questions:
Do you play any sports?
What sport does she play?
Answers:
Yes, I do. I play volleyball.
No, he doesn’t. He doesn’t like sports.
CONVERSATION
Tom: Hi, Lily! Do you play any sports?
Lily: Hi, Tom! Yes, I do. I play soccer every weekend.
Tom: That’s great! Do you play with a team?
Lily: Yes, I play with my school team.
Tom: Cool! I play basketball after school with my brother.
Lily: Nice! Do you want to come play soccer on Saturday?
Tom: Sure! That sounds fun.
READING
My name is Eric. I love sports. I play basketball at school and tennis on weekends. My best friend, Marco, plays soccer. We both like running and swimming, too. We play sports to stay healthy and have fun. Eric plays with his school team and sometimes with his family. Sports are a big part of his life.
Questions and Answers:
What sports does Eric play?
He plays basketball, tennis, running, and swimming.
When does he play tennis?
On weekends.
Who plays soccer?
Marco plays soccer.
Why do they play sports?
To stay healthy and have fun.
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