This document provides guidance for ESL learners on the usage of the verbs 'make' and 'do.' It explains that 'do' is used for actions or tasks that do not produce a physical object, while 'make' is used for creating or constructing something tangible. The document includes important expressions and exercises to help learners practice the correct usage of these verbs.
This document provides guidance for ESL learners on the usage of the verbs 'make' and 'do.' It explains that 'do' is used for actions or tasks that do not produce a physical object, while 'make' is used for creating or constructing something tangible. The document includes important expressions and exercises to help learners practice the correct usage of these verbs.
This document provides guidance for ESL learners on the usage of the verbs 'make' and 'do.' It explains that 'do' is used for actions or tasks that do not produce a physical object, while 'make' is used for creating or constructing something tangible. The document includes important expressions and exercises to help learners practice the correct usage of these verbs.
This document provides guidance for ESL learners on the usage of the verbs 'make' and 'do.' It explains that 'do' is used for actions or tasks that do not produce a physical object, while 'make' is used for creating or constructing something tangible. The document includes important expressions and exercises to help learners practice the correct usage of these verbs.
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CLASS # 17
MAY 9TH
MAKE VS. DO When “do” or “make” are used as main verbs it can be confusing to ESL (English as a Second Language) learners. The verb “make” goes with some words and the verb “do” with other words.
DO We use the verb “do” when someone performs an action, activity or task. do a crossword do the ironing do the laundry do the washing do the washing up
“Do” is often used when referring to a work or any kind.
do your work do homework do housework 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”.
I´m not doing anything today.
He does everything for his wife. She is 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 anything do a course do a dance do a drawing
do a favor do a job do a painting do a service do badly do business do damage do exercises do the dishes do the gardening do the shopping do the washing do good do harm do nothing do something do time (in prison) do well do work do wrong do your best do your hair do your homework do the housework do you 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 Expression with “Make”
There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb “make” the best solution is to try to learn them.
Make an appointment Make a plan
Make a bet (apuesta) Make a prediction Make a cake Make a profit Make a choice Make a promise Make a comment Make a remark Make a complaint (queja) Make a reservation Make a confession Make a sandwich Make a date Make a scene Make a decision Make a sound Make a difference Make a speech Make an effort Make a statement (declaración) Make an enquiry (investigación) Make a suggestion Make an error Make a visit Make an escape Make amends (compensación) Make an exception Make arrangements
Make or do? – Choose the correct answer.
1) to__________________ a journey. 2) to __________________the shopping 3) to__________________ the beds 4) to__________________ fun of someone 5) to__________________ an exercise 6) to__________________ one´s best 7) to__________________ a speech 8) to__________________ a good job 9) to__________________ a mistake 10)to__________________ the homework
Complete the following sentences with make or do.
11)I often_________________ cakes
12)Yesterday, I _____________________a lot of work. 13)Does it______________________ a difference? 14)We don´t have to ___________________the dishes, I have bought a dish washer. 15)________________nothing until I call you. 16)I am sure you could___________ your best. 17)You always___________________ the same mistake. 18)I work during holidays to________________ money. 19)We must______________ our bed every morning. 20)His watch is _____________ of gold.
Choose the right answer.
1. Who ___________ the cooking in your family?
does makes 2. How much does he_________? do make 3. I____________ some research and learned several interesting facts. did make
4. We don't ____________ business with that company.
do make
5. It doesn't __________ any difference to me.
do make
6. Can you ____________me a favor?
do make
7. He ____________friends easily.
does makes
8. I'll ____________my best.
do make
9. I'd like to __________ an appointment with Dr. Smith, please.
do make 10. We'll have to ___________without a car for some time.
