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He likes to play soccer, but he doesn’t enjoy watching it on TV.

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Sentence

Narrator

He likes to play soccer, but he doesn’t enjoy watching it on TV.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

You should try playing soccer; it's more fun than watching it on TV.

Describing Habits

He regularly plays soccer, but avoids watching it on television.

Asking About Others

Does he prefer playing soccer or watching it on TV?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If he didn't play soccer, he might enjoy watching it on TV more.

Rephrased versions

Formal

He enjoys playing soccer, yet he finds watching it on television unappealing.

Casual

He's into playing soccer, but he can't stand watching it on TV.

Simpler English

He likes to play soccer, but not watch it on TV.

Phrases to learn

play soccer

To participate in the sport of soccer.

enjoy watching

To find pleasure in observing something.