DO and MAKE

DO and MAKE

1. MAKE

   • We use 'make' when we create or construct something
     • Make a cup of tea. Would you like me to make you a cup of tea?
     • Make breakfast/lunch/dinner. I’m making breakfast– it’ll be ready in about ten minutes.
   • It is used for activities that create something that can be touched, a physical object.
     • Make a dress
   • There are many exceptions to these rules. Here are some expressions with the verb to make that are not about the creation of something concrete.
     • *Make a fortune. She made a fortune after her book hit #1 on the bestseller list.
     • *Make a prediction. It’s difficult to make any predictions about the future of the economy.
     • * Make a difference
     • *Make a point. Kate made some good points during the game.

2. DO

   • We use 'do' for general activities. In this case, 'do' is often used with 'something', 'nothing', 'anything' or 'everything':
     • Some expressions
       • do justice
       • do business
       • do research
       • do one’s hair
       • do good
   • Common English Collocations With DO
     • * Do homework. You can’t watch any TV until you’ve done your homework.
     • *Do the dishes. I’ll make dinner if you do the dishes afterwards
     • * Do exercise. I do at least half an hour of exercise every day.
   • when we refer to activities in general without being specific
     • Is there anything I can do to help you?
     • What did you do at the weekend?

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