What does "go sailing" mean?

[tigerlu]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #27 "Sailing", question 4

Well, the ......... was to go sailing.

(a) picture
(b) sketch
(c) plan
(d) drawing

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #27 "Sailing", answer 4

Well, the plan was to go sailing.

Correct answer: (c) plan
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WHAT'S SAILING

[Daniela]

Hi,
The verb “sail” means to move across the surface of water, especially by means of a sailing vessel. The expression is “to go sailing”, just like “to go walking”, “to go fishing”, etc.
Daniela
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[Wael Sultan]

just to add something more:
We can say " go shopping " ,
but we say "do the shopping"

[Dewi Kumala]

Hi,
i want to ask for the question no. 4
why we can't choose the "plan" option??
Thank before for the explanation.

Regards,

Dewi Kumala

[Mister Micawber]

'Plan' is the correct answer.
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[Dewi Kumala]

Ho... you' re right sir.. :">
I think my brain has already tired since I've tried to answer a lot English test today. And each time I make mistake, I'll find the correct answer with the explanation.
Thank you for your kind attention Mister Micawber.

Regards,

Dewi Kumala

[Gunaseeli]

The plan was to go sailing - what's the meaning of this sentense.

[Beeesneees]

'Going sailing' is the term used for participating in the activity or sport of steering/maneuvering boats with sails.
The plan was to take a sailing boat or yacht out to sea (or take a journey on a large sailing ship).

These boats have sails. The people on them are sailing.

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