DO Vs MAKE

DO Vs MAKE

1. Do is used when talking about work, jobs or tasks. In general, these actions and activities do not produce physical object.

   • Have you done a homework?
     • I should start doing the housework now.
       • Do is used when we refer to activities in general without being specific. in these cases, we normally use words like thing, something, nothing, anything, everything etc.
         • Hurry up! i've got things to do!
           • Is there anything I can do help you?
             • We sometimes use Do to replaced verb when the meaning is clear or obvious.
               • Have you done the dishes yet? (done=washed)
               • Do I need to do my hair? (do= brush or comb)

2. Make is for producing, constructing, creating or building something new.

   • It is also used to indicate the origin of a product or the materials that are used to make something.
     • His wedding ring is made of gold.
       • Wine is made from grapes.
       • We also use make for producing an action or reaction.
         • You make me happy.
           • It's no my fault. My brother me do it!
             • You make aftter certain nouns about plans and decisions.
               • Make the arrangements.
                 • Make a choice.
                 • We use make with nouns about speaking and certain sound.
                   • Make a noise.
                     • Make a speech.
                       • We use make with food, drink and meals.
                         • Make a cake.
                         • Make a cup of tea.

3. As a general difference the activities referred to in "MAKE" produce something tangible new, and which referred to "DO" do not usually produce a physical object.

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