Do (OR) Make???l

[ام بسمه]

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???l?


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)l
do well
do your best
do your hair
do your nails
do your worst



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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)l
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) l

[dear]

ما شاء الله درر وفوائد غير مستغربة من أختنا الفاضلة (ام بسمه)
سلمك الله أختي الكريمة وكثر من أمثالك.

[mother of 4girl]

great effort
May ALLAH bless u

[ايميليا]

بارك الله فيك وجزاك الله كل خير

[BloumagrieT]

السـلامـ عليكمـ

ام بسمة

ما شاء الله شرح وافي ومفصل

باركـ الله جهدكـ و وقتكـ

عافاااكـ الله يا سكرة
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[the master]

يعطيك العافية اختي

درس رائع

شكرا لك

[ام بسمه]

ما شاء الله درر وفوائد غير مستغربة من أختنا الفاضلة (ام بسمه)
سلمك الله أختي الكريمة وكثر من أمثالك.

الله يجزاك خير

اشكرك على المرور استاذ دير القدير

[postgraduate]

Thanks .It is really a useful topic.Appreciated for you