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He likes playing soccer, and I, basketball.
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Narrator
He likes playing soccer, and I, basketball.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should try different sports to find what you enjoy, like he does with soccer and I with basketball.
Describing Habits
He regularly plays soccer, and I spend my free time playing basketball.
Asking About Others
What sports do you and your friends enjoy playing?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If he didn't like soccer, he might try another sport, just as I might if I didn't like basketball.
Rephrased versions
Formal
His preferred sport is soccer; mine is basketball.
Casual
He's into soccer, and I'm all about basketball.
Simpler English
He likes soccer, and I like basketball.
Phrases to learn
likes playing
Enjoys participating in a sport or game.
and I
Used to connect two clauses, indicating a contrast or similarity.