MAKE andDO

MAKE andDO

1. CONCEPT

   • We use the verb 'make' for constructing, building or creating
     • EXAMPLE
       • do the washing
       • do the laundry
   • Do' is often used when referring to work of any kind
     • EXAMPLE
       • do your work
       • do homework
   • Use the verb 'do' when speaking about things in general
     • This form is often used with the words 'something, nothing, anything, everything, etc.
       • EXAMPLE
         • He does everything for his mother
         • She's doing nothing
   • There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'do
     • EXAMPLE
       • do badly
       • do business
       • do your hair
       • do your nails
       • do your best
       • do a favour
       • do the dishes

2. CONCEPT

   • We use the verb 'do' when someone performs an action, activity or task
     • EXAMPLE
       • make a dress
       • make a cup of tea
   • Is often used when referring to preparing food of any kind
     • EXAMPLE
       • make a meal - breakfast
   • There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'make'
     • EXAMPLE
       • make amends
       • make money
       • make love
       • make your bed
       • make a sound
       • make time
       • make a promise
       • make a phone call
       • make a plan

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