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The document explains the differences between the verbs 'do' and 'make' in English. 'Do' is used for activities and general ideas that do not produce a physical object, while 'make' is used for creating tangible items. It also provides important expressions and practice exercises for using both verbs correctly.

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Printable - Do or Make C22

The document explains the differences between the verbs 'do' and 'make' in English. 'Do' is used for activities and general ideas that do not produce a physical object, while 'make' is used for creating tangible items. It also provides important expressions and practice exercises for using both verbs correctly.

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C22: DO OR MAKE

LANGUAGE FOCUS
The two verbs 'do' and 'make' are often confused. The
meanings are similar, but there are differences.

'Do' for Activities

Use the verb 'do' to express daily activities or jobs.


Notice that these are usually activities that produce no
physical object.

 do homework
 do housework
 do the ironing
 do the dishes
 do a job

'Do' for General Ideas

Use the verb 'do' when speaking about things in general. In other words, when we do not
exactly name an activity. 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 at the moment.

Important Expressions with 'Do'

There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'do'. These are standard
collocations (verb + noun combinations) that are used in English.

 do one's best
 do good
 do harm
 do a favour
 do business

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'Make' for Constructing, Building, Creating

Use 'make' to express an activity that creates something that you can touch.

 make food
 make a cup of tea / coffee
 make a mess

Important Expressions with 'Make'

There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'make'. In a number of cases
the verb 'do' seems more appropriate. These are standard collocations (verb + noun
combinations) that are used in English.

 make plans
 make an exception
 make arrangements
 make a telephone call
 make a decision
 make a mistake
 make noise
 make money
 make an excuse
 make an effort

PRACTICE

Fill the gaps using MAKE or DO in the correct tense:


1.- I’ll __________ my best to pass all my exams next term.
2.- It’s very difficult to _________ a decision when you aren’t sure.
3.- Don’t _________ noise. The baby is sleeping!
4.- Have you finished _________ your homework?
5.- Can you _________ me a favour?
6.- You’ll _________ a mistake if you do that.
7.- I’ll _________ the shopping after work this evening.
8.- Don’t _________ any coffee. We’ll have tea.

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9.- How many tests have you _________?


10.- If you are shy, you’ll never _________ friends.
11.- My mother is _________ me a dress for the party.
12.- You can’t talk to other people in the room when you are _________ an exam.
13.- Who will __________ the washing up after lunch?
14.- Taking a few days’ holiday will _________ you good.
15.- These photographs don’t __________ any justice to her beauty.
16.- He _________ a large fortune when he was working in Australia.
17.- My tooth hurts. I’ll have to _________ an appointment with my dentist.
18.- That firm is not very reliable. We’d better not _________ business with them.
19.- He was sacked from school because he was always ________ trouble in class.
20.- Don’t _________ such a fuss about the subject. It is not so important!

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