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21 ноября 2014

Do vs Make

Do
We use the verb 'do' when someone performs an action, activity or task.
• do a crossword
• do the ironing

'Do' is often used when referring to work of any kind.
• do homework
• do your job
Note - these activities do not usually produce a physical object.

'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.'
• She's doing nothing.

Important Expressions with 'Do'
• do badly
• do business
• do the dishes
• do a favour
• do good
• do harm
• do time - (to go to prison)
• do well
• do your best
• do your hair
• do your nails
• do your worst

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

!Note - these activities usually create something that you can touch.
Important Expressions with 'Make'
• make amends
• make arrangements
• make believe - (to pretend)
• 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 payment
• 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 time
• make a visit
• make your bed