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Question 308 - Difference between ‘sport’ and ‘sports’
Dear Mr. Graham,
Dear Vickysport / sports – countable sports . sports in PE but basketball is my favourite. sport - snooker!sport – uncountable Sport is good for you?sport . I worry about her health. sport in summer? here .
