Zusammenfassung der Ressource
MAKE VS.DO
- CONCEPT
- We use the
verb 'make' for
constructing,
building or
creating
- EXAMPLE
- do the washing
- do the laundry
- Do' is often used when
referring to work of any
kind
- EXAMPLE
- do your work
- do homework
- Use the verb 'do' when
speaking about things in
general
- This form is often used with the
words 'something, nothing,
anything, everything, etc.
- EXAMPLE
- He does everything for his mother
- She's doing nothing
- There are a number of standard
expressions that take the verb 'do
- EXAMPLE
- do badly
- do business
- do your hair
- do your nails
- do your best
- do a favour
- do the dishes
- CONCEPT
- We use the verb 'do' when
someone performs an action,
activity or task
- EXAMPLE
- make a dress
- make a cup of tea
- Is often used when referring to
preparing food of any kind
- EXAMPLE
- make a meal - breakfast
- There are a number of standard
expressions that take the verb
'make'
- EXAMPLE
- make amends
- make money
- make love
- make your bed
- make a sound
- make time
- make a promise
- make a phone call
- make a plan