Do or Make
Do
Do is a general verb for actions.
Are you doing anything this weekend?
Shall I post these letters for you? – No, it’s OK. I’ll do it myself.
Moira did a lot of things yesterday.
We also ask «What do you do?» meaning «What is your job?».
– What does he do?
– He is a teacher in a school.
Make
We use make meaning «produce or create».
She’s made some coffee.
She’s making dinner.
They were made in France.
They make watches.
Compare do and make
Moira did a lot of things yesterday. She cleaned the house, paid the bills and made dinner for the family.
– What do you do?
– I make jewelry. I make clothes. I make toys for children.
Expressions with Do
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an exam (examination) / a test |
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a course |
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homework |
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housework |
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(somebody) a favour |
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exercises |
Jack is doing an English course at college.
Will you do me a favour?
Sheila hates doing housework.
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the shopping |
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the washing |
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the washing-up |
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the ironing |
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the cooking |
I did the washing, but I didn’t have time to do the ironing.
Expressions with Make
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a mistake |
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an appointment |
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a phone call |
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a list |
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a noise |
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a bed |
I want to make an appointment to see Dr. Brown.
Excuse me; I have to make a phone call.
Have you made a guest list?
Remember that we say make a film BUT take a photograph.
The film was made in 2006.
We took this photograph while we were on holiday on the Bahamas.
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