Make or Do
Using these two verbs can be tricky sometimes, so let’s take a look!
MAKE
Use “make” to say someone built, prepared or created something.
They are making a cake.
My grandpa made this bench.
Other ways to use the verb “make”:
| PREPARE FOOD OR DRINKS |
| Make lunch Make dinner Make a desert Make a juice |
| DECISIONS OR PLANS |
| Make a plan Make a decision Make a choice |
| SOUNDS OR SPEAKING |
| Make a noise Make a suggestion Make a speech |
| ORIGIN OF A PRODUCT |
| Made in China Made from pineapples Made of Gold |
| REACTION |
| Make someone happy Make me angry Make you smile |
DO
Use “do” to say that someone is involved or doing some activity.
She is doing her homework.
The boys are doing some exercises.
My dad does the laundry on Sundays.
Check other examples:
| NON-SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES |
| Do nothing Do everything Do anything |
| WORK AND TASKS |
| Do the homework Do the housework Do a good job |
| OTHER ACTIVITIES |
| Do the dishes Do the exam Do your hair Do the laundry |