Make vs DO

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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


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