Do is used 1. to describe an action without saying exactly what the action is:
I'm going to do something that you won't believe!
We did some things around the house at the weekend.
2. to talk about work and jobs:
I didn't do any work today.
My mother usually does the housework during the week, but my father does most of the chores at the weekend.
Have you done your homework?
Some words that go with do: Do your homework
Do the washing, ironing, cooking, etc
Do your best
Do the housework
Do the shopping
Do your nails and hair
Do business
Do (household) chores
Do someone harm
Do sports
Do someone a favour
Do your duty
Do a favour
Do harm
Make
is used
1. to speak about building, constructing, producing, creating etc.
Khaled made a tree house for his children.
Who made this lovely birthday cake?
We make our own yoghurt.
Some words that go with make: Make the bed
Make noise
Make a profit
Make a cup of tea
Make arrangements
Make an effort
Make breakfast, lunch, etc
Make a difference
Make progress
Make a plan
Make a mistake
Make a phone call
Make an offer
Make a suggestion
Make an excuse
Make a suggestion
Make a profit
Make an effort
Fill the gaps with either do or make in the correct form.
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The party was a disaster. They
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Have you
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Vincent: Portuguese football fans came to Barcelona last weekend. Maria: Did they ______ any damage?
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Listen. I ______ dinner last night so you can It's only fair.
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What he did was not fair. He didn't even
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They're
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Bob: Richie and I have had a fight. Julio: Not again! You should ______
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______a terrible mess.
all the arrangements yet?
______
Who are going to
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Be careful that you
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He's
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Would you
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Our family usually
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Before you leave home, you have to
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This apple pie is delicious. Did you really
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Mary rarely
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John
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My trainer told me I have to
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She
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Stop
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I
______
an apology.
amends once and for all.
lunch? You or me? the right decision.
an appointment to see the dentist on Monday morning. me a favour and feed the fish while I'm away.
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the shopping on Friday afternoons. ______
the ironing, OK?
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it?
my bed afer breakfast.
a big effort to help last night. ______
exercise regularly.
crossword puzzles on the school bus everyday.
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the washing up.
plans for their summer holidays.
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a fuss. I'm perfectly alright.
a really terrible mistake in my science test.
* Explanation from go4english.com