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Vincent Teo Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Match / game

Can I say,

The team won the match / game by 1-0.
  

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Yes, you can. The choice depends on the specific sport you're talking about. " In tennis, for example, a match is made up of several games between the same contestants/players.

  • Yes, you can.
  • The choice depends on the specific sport you're talking about.
  • " In tennis, for example, a match is made up of several games between the same contestants/players.
  • A "tournament" would involve multiple teams/players.
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Yes, you can.

The choice depends on the specific sport you're talking about.

Some contests are called "games." Some are called "matches."

In tennis, for example, a match is made up of several games between the same contestants/players.

A "tournament" would involve multiple teams/players.

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