DO or MAKE

expressions with Do & Make
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Do
We use the verb `do` when someone performs an action, activity or task.
Eg: do a crossword, do the ironing-do the laundry, do the washing, do the washing up
`Do` is often used when referring to work of any kind.
do your work do homework do housework do your job .
`Do` for General Ideas
Use the verb `do` when speaking about things in general. In other words, to describe an action without saying exactly what the action is. This form is often used with the words `something, nothing, anything, everything, etc.`
I`m not doing anything today. He does everything for his mother. She`s doing nothing.
Important Expressions with `Do`
There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb `do`. The best solution is to try to learn them.
do badly
do business
do the dishes
do a favor
do harm
do well
do the housework
do one’s homework
do your hair
do crossword
do your nails
do one’s worst/best
do research
do one’s duty
do ironing
do shopping
do cooking
do the wasing-up
do excise
do a course
do cleaning
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Make
We use the verb `make` for constructing, building or creating
make a dress - make food -make a cup of tea / coffee
`Make` is often used when referring to preparing food of any kind.
make a meal - breakfast / lunch / dinner
Important Expressions with `Make`
There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb `make`. The best solution is to try to learn them.
make arrangements make a choice make a comment
make a decision make a difference make an effort
make an enquiry make an excuse make a fool of yourself
make a fortune make friends make a fuss
make a journey make love make a mess
make a mistake make money make a move make a noise make a phone call make a plan
make a point make a profit make a promise make a remark make a sound make a speech
make a suggestion make a visit make your bed
make bed make recommend make complaint
make a guess make an impression make progress

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b. exercises with make & do
Complete the sentences with the correct form of “DO” or “MAKE”
I will ___________ all the arrangements for you.
What are you ___________? – I’m ___________ a dress.
Don’t blame me. I didn’t ___________ anything.
That shop has ___________ very good business.
Every student must ___________ his duty.
He’s _________ a big mistake in _________ business with such a big firm.
Have you ___________ your English exam?
There’s nothing ___________ here. Let’s ___________ our way out.
I know that Elizabeth can ___________ a wise decision.
The principal will ___________ a speech at the meeting.
___________ up your mind to ___________ what is right.
I’ve ___________ my suitcase lighter by removing a couple of books.
Everybody will _________ fun of you if you go to school dressed like that.
I’d like to know how he has ___________ so much money.
I’ve ___________ a promise never to see him again.
I must congratulate you. You’ve ___________ a very good job.
Excuse me! I’ve got to ___________ a phone call.
I wish you wouldn’t ___________ so much noise.
You’ve ___________ dirty marks on the wall.
She doesn’t say much. It’s difficult to ___________ conversation with her.
Try not to ___________ too many mistakes.
___________ something. Don’t just stand there watching me.
Let’s hope European countries will never again ______ war on each other.
You’ll have to ___________ what you think is right.
It ___________ no difference whether you believe me or not.
I’ve ___________ an appointment to see my dentist on Wednesday.
I don’t want to ___________ trouble for you.
I don’t like being criticized after I’ve ___________ my best.
We’ve got a lot to ___________ , so it’s time we ___________ a start.
You can watch TV after you’ve ___________ your homework.
If you set up a business, it`s generally to _______ money.
I can`t give the answer right away. I`ll have to ______ some research.
I`m very pleased with the result. You ______ a great job!
When I ________ a mistake, my teacher corrects me and explains why.
What are you studying? I`m __________ a degree in history.
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