Make and Do

Make and Do

1. 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.
     • The watches were made in Switzerland
   • It is used for producing an action or reaction
     • Onions make your eyes water.
     • You make me happy.
     • It’s not my fault. My brother made me do it!
   • You make before certain nouns about plans and decisions
     • He has made arrangements to finish work early.
     • They're making plans for the weekend.
     • You need to make a decision right now.
   • We use Make with nouns about speaking and certain sounds:
     • She made a nice comment about my dress.
     • The baby is asleep so don't make any noise.
     • Can I use your phone to make a call?
   • We use Make with Food, Drink and Meals
     • I made a cake for her birthday.
     • She made a cup of tea.
     • I must go now. I have to make dinner.

2. Do

   • Is used when talking about work, jobs or tasks.
     • Have you done your homework?
     • I wouldn't like to do that job.
   • They do not produce any physical object.
   • is used when we refer to activities in general without being specific.
     • Hurry up! I've got things to do!
     • Is there anything I can do to help you?
   • Can also be as an auxiliary verb
     • Do you like chocolate?
     • Do you speak english?
   • We sometimes use DO to replace a verb when the meaning is clear or obvious.
     • Do I need to do my hair? (do = brush or comb)
     • Have you done the dishes yet? (done = washed)
     • I'll do the kitchen if you do the lawns (do = clean, do = mow)
     • This is more common in informal spoken English