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gymnastics

/dʒɪmˈnæstɪks/

Gymnastics is a sport that involves physical exercises requiring strength, flexibility, balance, and control. It is typically performed on equipment such as bars, beams, and mats in a gymnasium.

Exemplos

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1

I go to gymnastics classes every Tuesday afternoon.

I go to gymnastics classes every Tuesday afternoon.

2

The committee has updated the safety regulations for the national gymnastics competition.

The committee has updated the safety regulations for the national gymnastics competition.

3

She's so good at gymnastics; her backflip was incredible!

She's so good at gymnastics; her backflip was incredible!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
gymnastics
Advérbio
gymnastically
Adjetivo
gymnastic
Relacionado
gymnast
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Gym' where people do 'Nasty' (nas-tics) stretches that look impossible for normal people!

Quiz rápido

My sister is very flexible because she has been doing ______ since she was four years old.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: gymnastics

Exemplos

1

I go to gymnastics classes every Tuesday afternoon.

everyday

I go to gymnastics classes every Tuesday afternoon.

2

The committee has updated the safety regulations for the national gymnastics competition.

formal

The committee has updated the safety regulations for the national gymnastics competition.

3

She's so good at gymnastics; her backflip was incredible!

informal

She's so good at gymnastics; her backflip was incredible!

4

Academic studies suggest that gymnastics helps develop fundamental motor skills in early childhood.

academic

Academic studies suggest that gymnastics helps develop fundamental motor skills in early childhood.

5

Our firm is considering a sponsorship deal with the regional gymnastics center.

business

Our firm is considering a sponsorship deal with the regional gymnastics center.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
gymnastics
Advérbio
gymnastically
Adjetivo
gymnastic
Relacionado
gymnast

Colocações comuns

do gymnastics to participate in the sport of gymnastics
rhythmic gymnastics a type of gymnastics using ribbons, balls, and hoops
gymnastics equipment tools used for the sport like beams and bars
competitive gymnastics gymnastics performed in professional tournaments
gymnastics coach a person who teaches gymnastics

Frases Comuns

mental gymnastics

difficult or complex logical reasoning

artistic gymnastics

the most common Olympic form of the sport

gymnastics meet

a gymnastics competition

Frequentemente confundido com

gymnastics vs gymnasium

A gymnasium is the building or room where sports happen, while gymnastics is the specific sport itself.

gymnastics vs gym

Gym often refers to general weightlifting or fitness, whereas gymnastics is a specific discipline with equipment like bars and beams.

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Notas de uso

Gymnastics ends in 's' but is usually treated as a singular noun. You 'do' gymnastics or 'practice' gymnastics, but you do not 'play' gymnastics.

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Erros comuns

Learners often say 'I play gymnastics' like they play football, but the correct verb is 'do'. Also, remember that 'gymnastics is' (singular), not 'gymnastics are'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Gym' where people do 'Nasty' (nas-tics) stretches that look impossible for normal people!

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Origem da palavra

From the Ancient Greek 'gymnastikos' meaning 'fond of or skilled in bodily exercise', derived from 'gymnos' meaning 'naked' because Greeks exercised without clothes.

Padrões gramaticais

uncountable noun takes a singular verb no plural form
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Contexto cultural

Gymnastics is a flagship Olympic sport and is highly popular in many countries as a youth development activity.

Quiz rápido

My sister is very flexible because she has been doing ______ since she was four years old.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: gymnastics

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