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MAKE VS. DO

MAKE OR DO?

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There are several words that can be used with 'to make' or 'to do,' but it can be confusing to determine which one to use.

When referring to an action or task, it is typically appropriate to use 'do.' On the other hand, if the result of the action is a tangible item, it is more suited to use 'make.' You may differentiate between an activity and a product or create a list to help you remember which verb to use in a particular context.

💬 There are many other words that can be used with "to make", depending on the context and meaning intended. Examples: 

⬤ make breakfast/lunch/dinner
⬤ make a cake
⬤ make a phone call
⬤ make a plan
⬤ make progress

💬 There are many other words that can be used with "to do", depending on the context and meaning intended.

⬤ do a research
⬤ do the dishes 
⬤ do a job
⬤ do yoga classes
⬤ do your nails

Initially, determining whether to use 'to make' or 'to do' may require considerable effort. However, with regular practice and the use of frequently used phrases, you will soon develop an instinctive understanding.

💬 Hay varias palabras que se pueden usar con 'to make' o 'to do', pero puede resultar confuso determinar cuál usar.

Cuando nos referimos a una acción o tarea, normalmente es apropiado usar 'do'. Por otro lado, si el resultado de la acción es un objeto tangible, es más apropiado usar 'make'. Puedes diferenciar entre una actividad y un producto, o puedes crear una lista para ayudarte a recordar qué verbo usar en un contexto particular.

💬 Hay muchas otras palabras que se pueden usar con "to make", dependiendo del contexto y el significado deseado. Ejemplos:

⬤ make breakfast/lunch/dinner ⬤ make a cake ⬤ make a phone call ⬤ make a plan ⬤ make progress

💬 Hay muchas otras palabras que se pueden usar con "to do", dependiendo del contexto y el significado deseado.

⬤ do a research ⬤ do the dishes ⬤ do a job ⬤ do yoga classes ⬤ do your nails

Al principio, determinar si usar 'to make' o 'to do' puede requerir un esfuerzo considerable. Sin embargo, con la práctica regular y el uso de frases de uso frecuente, pronto desarrollarás una comprensión instintiva.



💬 Existem várias palavras que podem ser usadas com 'to make' ou 'to do', mas pode ser confuso determinar qual usar.

Quando se refere a uma ação ou tarefa, geralmente é apropriado usar 'do'. Por outro lado, se o resultado da ação for um item tangível, é mais apropriado usar 'make'. Você pode diferenciar entre uma atividade e um produto, ou pode criar uma lista para ajudá-lo a lembrar qual verbo usar em um contexto específico.

💬 Existem muitas outras palavras que podem ser usadas com "to make", dependendo do contexto e do significado pretendido. Exemplos:

⬤ make breakfast/lunch/dinner ⬤ make a cake ⬤ make a phone call ⬤ make a plan ⬤ make progress

💬 Existem muitas outras palavras que podem ser usadas com "to do", dependendo do contexto e do significado pretendido.

⬤ do a research ⬤ do the dishes ⬤ do a job ⬤ do yoga classes ⬤ do your nails

Inicialmente, determinar se usar 'to make' ou 'to do' pode exigir um esforço considerável. No entanto, com prática regular e o uso de frases frequentemente utilizadas, você logo desenvolverá uma compreensão instintiva.



➤  Answer these two questions below

➤ What are we typically referring to when we use the verb 'do'?
a. an activity 
b. an action

➤ What verb do we use if we are referring to something that has been produced?
a. do 
b. make


   Here are some exercises for you to complete with "do" or "make":

➤ _______ you usually _______ your own laundry or take it to a laundromat?

➤ My mom always said, "If you _______ a mess, you _______ a plan to clean it up."

➤ I need to _______ some phone calls to _______ appointments for next week.

➤ She decided to _______ some changes to her diet to _______ herself feel better.

➤ He always _______ his homework right after school so he can _______ time for other activities.

➤ They want to _______ a good impression at the job interview, so they're _______ some research on the company.

➤ We should _______ some time to _______ a list of things we need to do before the party.

➤ I'm going to _______ an effort to _______ healthier choices when I eat out.

➤ They decided to _______ a trip to the beach to _______ some good memories with their kids.

➤ I forgot to _______ my keys, so I had to _______ a spare set at the hardware store.

 She always wants to _____ a difference in people's lives. / He needs to _____ his homework tonight.

 We should _____ some time to relax. / They like to _____ yoga every morning.

 I need to _____ some phone calls. / She wants to _____ a reservation at the restaurant.

 He forgot to _____ his bed this morning. / He had to _____ it before leaving the house.

 We decided to _____ a picnic in the park. / She always _____ her own clothes.

 I like to _____ crossword puzzles on the train. / They want to _____ a snowman in the yard.

 They need to _____ some cleaning before the guests arrive. / She wants to _____ a good impression at the job interview.

 
I'm going to _____ some changes to my diet. / They want to _____ a plan to start their own business.


Choose 5 expressions with 'make' and 5 expressions with 'do.' Write 10 sentences that are true for you.

1. _______________________________________________. 
2. _______________________________________________. 
3. _______________________________________________. 
4. _______________________________________________. 
5. _______________________________________________. 
6. _______________________________________________. 
7. _______________________________________________. 
8. _______________________________________________. 
9. _______________________________________________. 
10. ______________________________________________.



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