DO AND MAKE

DO AND MAKE

1. Do and make are two verbs that are frequently confused in English. Both have the same translation, but there are some differences in their meaning. In general, "do" considers more the action, while using "make" we refer more to the result of the action.

   • Do
     • It is used for actions, activities and jobs. It is used in a broad sense, as to perform. In general, these actions and activities do not produce a physical object.
       • Examples ............ Do homework Do a job Do the dishes Do housework Do exercise
     • It is used when we talk about things in general, when we do not specify the activity. In this sense, it is used a lot with indefinite pronouns like "something", "anything", "nothing", etc.
       • Examples What are you doing today? I’m not doing anything He’s always doing nice things for his girlfriend Are you doing anything important right now?
     • Expressions
       • Do good -- Do right -- Do wrong – Do damage -- Do one’s best -- Do a favor -- Do justice -- Do research -- Do harm -- Do business -- Do one’s hair -- Do wonders
     • Did
       • Did is the past of Do, is used as an auxiliary to ask questions in the past tense
         • Examples.. Did you wash the floor? Yes, I did wash the floor. Did they clean their room? No, they did not clean their room.
   • Make
     • It is used in the sense of manufacture, elaborate or create. It is used for activities in which something that can be touched is created, a physical object
       • Examples: Make breakfast/lunch/dinner Make a dress Make furniture
     • Expressions
       • • Make a decisión • Make a choice • Make a plan • Make arrangements • Make an appointment • Make a mistake • Make money • Make an excuse • Make an effort • Make an attempt • Make fun of • Make progress • Make an offer • Make [a] noise • Make peace • Make war • Make a phone call • Make an exception • Make a confession • Make a discovery • Make a change • Make amends • Make a comment • Make a statement • Make a speech • Make a difference • Make friends • Make love • Make a fire • Make an impression • Make a mess • Make a point • Make a promise • Make a suggestion • Make time • Make the bed

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