Do and make

 In English, "do" and "make" are both verbs that are used to talk about actions. Here is a chart that summarizes the differences between "do" and "make":

Verb	Use	Example
Do	Used for general activities or tasks	I need to do my homework.
Make	Used to create or produce something	She made a cake for the party.

As you can see, "do" is used for general activities or tasks, while "make" is used to create or produce something. Here are some more examples:

• I need to do the dishes before dinner. (general activity)
• She made a painting for her art class. (creation)
• He is doing his best to learn English. (general activity)
• They made a plan for the weekend. (creation)
• We need to do some grocery shopping. (general activity)
• She made a dress for her daughter. (creation)

Here are some common expressions that use "do" or "make":

• Do your best: Try as hard as you can.
• Make a decision: Choose between options.
• Do the right thing: Make a moral choice.
• Make a mistake: Do something incorrectly.
• Do your hair: Style your hair.
• Make a reservation: Book a place or time.

To help you practice using "do" and "make" correctly, here are some exercises:

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "do" or "make":

a) She ___________ a great job on her project. (did/made) b) I need to ___________ the laundry this weekend. (do/make) c) He ___________ a mistake on his test and got a low grade. (did/made) d) We need to ___________ a decision soon. (do/make) e) She ___________ a lot of progress in her English class. (did/made)

2. Rewrite the following sentences using the opposite verb:

a) She made a cup of tea. --> _________________________________________ b) He did his makeup before going out. --> ______________________________ c) They made a mess in the kitchen. --> __________________________________ d) She did a drawing for her art class. --> _______________________________ e) We need to make some time for exercise. --> ___________________________

3. Write a paragraph about a recent activity using "do" and "make." Include at least 5 sentences.

Example: Yesterday, I made dinner for my family. I made a delicious pasta dish with homemade sauce and fresh vegetables. It took a lot of time and effort to make, but it was worth it in the end. After dinner, we did the dishes together and then watched a movie. It was a fun and relaxing evening, and I was happy to spend time with my loved ones.

I hope these examples and exercises help you understand the differences between "do" and "make" in English, and help you practice using them correctly.

There are certain expressions in English that use either "do" or "make" to convey a specific meaning. Here are some common expressions using "do":

• Do your best: try as hard as you can.
• Do someone a favor: help someone out.
• Do the dishes: wash the dishes.
• Do homework: complete school assignments.
• Do a job: perform a task or work.
• Do exercise: engage in physical activity.
• Do research: gather information for a project or paper.
• Do a test: take an exam.
• Do business: conduct transactions or activities related to work.

And here are some common expressions using "make":

• Make a decision: choose between options.
• Make a plan: create a strategy or agenda.
• Make a suggestion: offer an idea or proposal.
• Make progress: move forward or make advancements.
• Make a phone call: place a call.
• Make an effort: try to achieve something.
• Make an appointment: schedule a meeting or appointment.
• Make a point: express an important idea.
• Make a difference: have a positive impact or effect.

Using these expressions correctly can help make your English sound more natural and fluent.