Compare two common verbs through their usual partners.
The idea
Make often describes creating a result; do often describes an activity or task. Learn individual combinations too.
| Verb | Common expressions |
|---|---|
| make | make soup; make a plan; make a mistake |
| do | do homework; do the dishes; do an exercise |
Examples
- I make soup for our neighbours.
- They make a plan for the garden.
- We made a mistake on the map.
- I do my homework after lunch.
- We do the dishes together.
- The students do an exercise in class.
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Not every result uses make: say do homework, not make homework.
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Choose the correct word. Please ___ a cake for the party. (make / do)
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make
make: a cake is the result of preparing it.
Choose the correct word. I need to ___ the laundry today. (make / do)
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do
do: laundry is a household task.
Choose the correct word. Let’s ___ a decision before Friday. (make / do)
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make
make: the established expression is a decision.
Practice round
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Choose the correct word. Please ___ a cake for the party. (make / do)
Choose the correct word. I need to ___ the laundry today. (make / do)
Choose the correct word. Let’s ___ a decision before Friday. (make / do)
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Name something you make and a task you do.