Thứ Ba, tháng 1 30, 2007

Do vs. Make




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When 'do' or 'make' are used as main verbs it can be confusing to ESL 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 work of 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 mother.

She's 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 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'

There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'make'. The best solution is to try to learn them.

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 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 - (to prepare the bed for sleeping in)


Thứ Sáu, tháng 1 26, 2007

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