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Rule "Collocation: do/go activity"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description:	Collocation: do/go activity
Message:	The usual collocation for an activity ending in "-ing" is "go", not "do" or "play".
Category:	Collocations (ID: COLLOCATIONS)
Link:	https://englishwithkim.com/go-ing-gerund-fun-activities/
Incorrect sentences that this rule can detect:	Do you do jogging? Correction suggestion: go jogging He does jogging. Correction suggestion: goes jogging Who does jogging? Correction suggestion: goes jogging
Correct sentences for comparison:	After the squad is done installing the gear. Why does implementing or changing XYZ not satisfy the requirements? ...and why did running quickly make me feel so good? ...and how does jogging slowly stimulate the flow of blood? What does holding on to grudges really get us? Little Johnny what are you doing sitting here laughing? What was she doing running for the bus in 6-inch heels? Where is this play being performed? They are doing amazing. On a side note, did running come easily to you or are there things you can do to make it less miserable?
ID:	GO_GERUND [47]
Version:	6.8-SNAPSHOT (2025-11-03 22:33:08 +0100)

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