Make Vs. Do

Make Vs. Do

1. DO

   • When should "do" be used? "Do" can be used in three ways:
     •  Jobs
       •  Assignments and tasks,
         •  Activities in general
           •  Replacement for a verb.
             • 3) Using "do" as an obvious replacement for another verb. Example:
               •  Have you done the laundry? (done = washed)
               •  Joseph will do the kitchen in a minute (do = clean)
           • 2) Using "do" to talk about activities in general. Example:
             •  Are you going to do nothing?
             •  He is doing everything he can to help you
         • 1) Using "do" to talk about jobs, assignments and tasks. Example:
           •  Nico, have you done your homework?
           •  Sally did a good job with that project.
   • There are "exceptions" such as: do research, do business, make friends, make money. In fact these are not exceptions but "collocations".

2. Make

   • When should "make" be used?
     • The verb "make" is used in five ways:
       •  preparation of groceries,
         •  origin of materials,
           •  reactions, planning or decisions
             •  oral communication
               • ) Using "make" in oral communication. Example:
                 •  Our general is making plans for the battlefield
                 •  The team has made a decision
             • 3) Using "make" to talk about the reactions. Example
               •  She is my wife and she makes me so happy.
               •  Try this chocolate, it will make you smile!
           • 2) Using "make" to specify the origin of the material or product. Example:
             •  The music track you are hearing was made by me.
             •  This necklace is made of gold
         • 1) Using "make" in the preparation of groceries. Example
           •  Make the breakfast.
           •  Make a cup of tea