Make v/s do Flashcards
When do we use “do”?
When we focus on the process of acting or performing something
When do we use “make”?
When we focus on the outcome or the product of the action.
Work, jobs or tasks
do —> do your chores, do the housework
replace the verb when obvious
do —> do your hair, do the exam, do the laundry
non specific activities
do –> do nothing, do everything
Food, drink and meals
Make —> make a cake, make breakfast, make a cup of coffe
Product material, origin
Make —-> Made of gold, make in china, made from grapes
produce a reaction
Make —> make you happy, make you sleepy
plan and decisions
make —-> make an apology, make a decision
Speaking and sounds
make —> make a noise, make a comment, make a suggestion
___ research
do
____ your best
do
_____ somebody a favor
do
____ business
do
_____ a good job
do
