VERB COLLOCATIONS_1

VERB COLLOCATIONS_1

1. 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
   • '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,
       • I'm not doing anything today. He does everything for his mother. She's doing nothing.
   • He is also the structure USING DO + ING ( ando, endo)
     • It was a pleasure doing business with you.
     • Could you do some photocopying for me, please?
   • Important Expressions with 'Do'
     • 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

2. 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
   • Important Expressions with 'Make'
     • 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
   • EXAMPLE
     • I want to make a complaint about the service in this hotel

3. EXAMPLES

   • Mrs. Jones is a housewife...
     • DO.
       • She has to do the cooking.
         • She has to do the washing/the laundry.
           • She has to do the shopping.
     • MAKE
       • She has to make the beds
         • She has to make coffee/tea.
           • She has to make sure that the house is in order

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