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Learning basic English verbs for activities helps you talk about what you do for fun or in your free time.<\/strong> These words are important for everyday conversations. For example, you can say I like to sing<\/span> or I can play tennis<\/span>. We use verbs like dance<\/span>, sing<\/span>, cook<\/span>, swim<\/span>, and play<\/span> for different sports and instruments. Knowing these verbs lets you share your hobbies and understand others when they talk about theirs. It’s a great first step to speaking English about your life.<\/div>\n

What are ‘Activities’ in English?<\/h2>\n

Activities are things you do. They can be for fun, for exercise, or just things you do every day.<\/p>\n

In English, we use special words called verbs to talk about these actions.<\/p>\n

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Common Verbs for Fun Activities<\/h2>\n

Let's learn some important verbs for common activities. These words help you describe what you like to do.<\/p>\n

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    Dance<\/span>: This means to move your body to music. I like to dance.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Act<\/span>: This means to perform in a play or movie. She wants to act.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Sing<\/span>: This means to make music with your voice. He can sing very well.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Cook<\/span>: This means to prepare food. My mom likes to cook.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Swim<\/span>: This means to move in water. We swim in the pool.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Dive<\/span>: This means to jump into water with your head first. He can dive from the board.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Ride a bike<\/span>: This means to use a bicycle. They ride a bike in the park.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Using 'Play' for Sports and Instruments<\/h2>\n

    The verb play<\/span> is very common for many activities, especially sports and musical instruments.<\/p>\n

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      Play tennis<\/span>: This is a sport with a racket and a ball. Do you play tennis?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Play basketball<\/span>: This is a team sport with a ball and a hoop. I play basketball every Saturday.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Play the guitar<\/span>: This is a musical instrument. She can play the guitar.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Activity Verbs and Examples<\/caption>\n
      Verb<\/th>\nExample Sentence<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      dance<\/span><\/td>\nI like to dance.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      act<\/span><\/td>\nShe wants to act.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      sing<\/span><\/td>\nHe can sing.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      cook<\/span><\/td>\nMy mom likes to cook.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      swim<\/span><\/td>\nWe swim in the pool.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      dive<\/span><\/td>\nHe can dive.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      ride a bike<\/span><\/td>\nThey ride a bike.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      play tennis<\/span><\/td>\nDo you play tennis?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      play basketball<\/span><\/td>\nI play basketball.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      play the guitar<\/span><\/td>\nShe plays the guitar.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

      Examples<\/h2>\n
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      • I like to dance.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • He can sing.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • We play basketball.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • She rides a bike.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • My friend can cook.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • They swim in the ocean.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Practice<\/h2>\n