Do and Make

Do and Make

1. DO USE

   • Use DO for actions, obligations, and repetitive tasks
     • DO generally refers to the action itself,
       • Collocations With DO
         • HOUSEWORK
           • After I got home from the office, I was too tired to do the housework.
             • I really need to do the laundry – I don’t have any clean clothes left!
               • I’ll make dinner if you do the dishes afterwards. (you can also say “wash the dishes”)
                 • I went to the bank, did some shopping, and mailed a package at the post office.
   • She did a good job organizing the party. (in this expression, “job” doesn’t necessarily refer to work. It simply means the person did something well)
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2. EXCEPTION:

   • make the bed = putting blankets, sheets, and pillows in the correct place so that the bed looks nice and not messy.
     • You can’t watch any TV until you've done your homework.
       • We do business with clients in fifteen countries.
       • We’re doing a course at the local university. (you can also say “taking a course”)
     • I’m doing a report on the history of American foreign policy. (you can also say “writing a report”)
       • TAKING CARE OF YOUR BODY
         • I do at least half an hour of exercise every day.
         • I’ll be ready to go in 15 minutes – I just need to do my hair.
           • Can you open this envelope for me? I just did my nails and they’re still wet.
             • GENERAL GOOD OR BAD ACTIONS
               • Are you doing anything special for your birthday? You can’t do everything by yourself – let me help you
                 • I think I did pretty well in the interview.
                 • Everyone did badly on the test – the highest grade was 68.
                   • The non-profit organization has done a lot of good in the community.
                   • When I found someone’s wallet on the sidewalk, I turned it in to the police because I wanted to do the right thing.
                     • Don’t worry about getting everything perfect – just do your best.
   • WORK / STUDY
     • I can’t go out this weekend – I have to do some work on an extra project.

3. MAKE USE

   • MAKE usually refers to the result.
     • Collocations With MAKE
       • FOOD
         • I’m making dinner – it’ll be ready in about ten minutes.
           • Could you make me a turkey sandwich?
             • I made a salad for the family picnic
           • Would you like me to make you a cup of tea?
             • I’ve made a reservation for 7:30 at our favorite restaurant
               • MONEY
                 • I enjoy my job, but I don’t make very much money.
                   • The new company made a profit within its first year. make a fortune
                     • He made a fortune after his book hit #1 on the bestseller list
                       • I made $250 selling my old CDs on the internet.
                         • RELATIONSHIPS
                           • It’s hard to make friends when you move to a big city.
                             • The newlyweds made love on the beach during their honeymoon.
                               • My best friend’s brother made a pass at me – he asked if I was single and tried to get my phone number.
                                 • The other kids made fun of Jimmy when he got glasses, calling him “four eyes.”
                                   • Karen and Jennifer made up after the big fight they had last week.
                                     • COMMUNICATION
                                       • Please excuse me – I need to make a phone call.
                                         • I need to make a confession: I was the one who ate the last piece of cake.
                                           • Can I make a suggestion? I think you should cut your hair shorter – it’d look great on you!
                                         • It’s difficult to make any predictions about the future of the economy.
                                           • When I asked him if he’d finished the work, he started making excuses about how he was too busy.
                                             • Stop making a fuss – he’s only late a couple minutes. I’m sure he’ll be here soon.
                                               • I’d like to make an observation about our business plan – it’s not set in stone, so we can be flexible.
                                           • EXCEPTION: Don’t say “make a question.” The correct phrase is “ask a question.”
                                             • PLANS & PROGRESS
                                               • We’re making plans to travel to Australia next year.
                                               • My students are making good progress. Their spoken English is improving a lot.
                                                 • ’m making an effort to stop smoking this year.
                                                   • Should I buy a desktop or a laptop computer? I can’t make up my mind.
                                                     • I’m making a list of everything we need for the wedding: invitations, decorations, a cake, a band, the dress
                                                       • Can you make sure we have enough copies of the report for everybody at the meeting?
                                                         • Getting eight hours of sleep makes a big difference in my day. I have more energy!
   • Use MAKE for creating or producing something, and for actions you choose to do

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