Difference between skating and skiing

[Mona Ramzi]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #118 "Weather Test (5)", question 1

The sport of gliding on ice with boots that have sharp, metal blades attached to their soles is called ..........

(a) skating
(b) sledding
(c) skiing

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #118 "Weather Test (5)", answer 1

The sport of gliding on ice with boots that have sharp, metal blades attached to their soles is called skating.

Correct answer: (a) skating
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Can you please tell me what is the difference between skating and skiing

Mona Ramzi

[Alan]

Hi,

You skate on ice and ski on snow.

Alan
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