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Do vs. Make
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DO vs. MAKE
Do:
Make:
*with a job, activity or task:
-do my homework
-do the dishes
-do basketball
When you make or create something new
-make a dress
-make a drawing
-make a cake
*general activities, without being specific:
-I'm not
doing
anything
-You have to
do something
-He
does everything
for her
*food/drinks:
-make breakfast/lunch/dinner
-make a cup of coffee
-make a dessert
*speaking or certain sounds:
-make a comment
-make a noise
-make a speech
*plans/decisions:
-make an arrangement
-make an appointment
-make a choice
*Standard expressions with do:
-do well
-do a favor
-do your best
-do harm
-do good
-do business
-do your nails/hair
-do time (in prison)
*Standard expressions with make:
-make amends
-make love
-make a mess
-make a difference
-make money
-make a fuss
-make time
-make an effort
-make an exception
-make a mistake
Choose do or make:
1.
do
make
a dress 11.
do
make
a sandwich
2.
do
make
my homework 12.
do
make
sports
3.
do
make
lunch 13.
do
make
a joke
4.
do
make
the laundry 14.
do
make
a mistake
5.
do
make
love 15.
do
make
the ironing
6.
do
make
a friend 16.
do
make
research
7.
do
make
a cup of tea 17.
do
make
a complaint
8.
do
make
your best 18.
do
make
a choice
9.
do
make
my hair 19.
do
make
nothing
10.
do
make
a speech
20.
do
make
your best
Finish the sentences with do or make and use the appropriate form:
1. We are
plans for our next holidays.
2. My mother always
a fuss over me when I'm sick.
3. I will always
time to see my friends in the weekend.
4. My boyfriend
everything to make me happy!
5. I have my nails
twice a week at the salon.
6. Could you please
me a favor?
7. We should
something for his birthday!
8. What is
that weird noise all the time?
9. Can I
an appointment with you for next Tuesday?
10. He
a lot of money as a writer.
11. The little boy
a drawing for his grandfather.
12. Unfortunately, he didn't
well on his driving exam.
13. She sent her best friend a card to
amends for their fight last week.
14. Tiago
soccer in the morning and swimming at night.
15. I hate to
the dishes!
16. Rosa is very good at
cocktails!
17. We didn't
anything to solve the problem.
18. What would you like me to
you for breakfast?
19. He's trying to
a difference in these children's lives.
20. I really need to
the shopping today.
