When 'Do' or 'make' are used as main verbs it can be confusing to ESL learners. The verb 'make' goes with some words and the verb 'do' with other words.
- DO: We use the verb 'do' when someone performs an action, activity or task.
- D0 a crossword, do the ironing do the laundry, do the washing, do the washing up.
- DO is often used when referring to work of any kind: do your work, do homework, do housework, do your job ! NOTE - these activities do not usually produce a physical object.
- DO for General Ideas Use the verb 'do' when speaking about things in general. In other words, to describe an action without saying exactly what the action is. This form is often used with the words 'something, nothing, anything, everything, etc.' I'm not doing anything today. He does everything for his mother. She's doing nothing.
Important Expressions with 'Do' There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'do'. The best solution is to try to learn the following ones: do badly, ,do business, do the dishes ,do a favour do good ,do harm ,do time - (to go to prison) do well, do your best, do your hair ,do your nails, do your worst
MAKE: We use the verb 'make' for constructing, building or creating : make a dress, make food make a cup of tea / coffee.
- 'Make' is often used when referring to preparing food of any kind: make a meal - breakfast / lunch / dinner .NOTE : these activities usually create something that you can touch.
- Important Expressions with 'Make' There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'make'. The best solution is to try to learn them: make amends, make arrangements,make believe - (to pretend) ,make a choice, make a comment, make a decision, make a difference.
_Make an effort, make an enquiry, make an excuse, make a fool of yourself, make a fortune, make friends ,make a fuss, make a journey, make love, make a mess ,make a mistake ,make money, make a move, make a noise, make a phone call, make a plan, make a point, make a profit, make a promise, make a remark, make a sound, make a speech, make a suggestion ,make time, make a visit, make your bed - (to prepare the bed for sleeping in) .
If you feel like doing some exercises, click here: http://www.saberingles.com.ar/exercises/225.htmlhttp://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/confusing_words/make_do.htm
No comments:
Post a Comment