Make and Do Explained

Make

Generally make means 'create'.

For example: make breakfast or make a speech. However, there are some exceptions.

Never say: make a party, in English we use throw a party or organise a party.

Do

Generally do is for activities.

For example: do your homework or do sports. Like make there also some exceptions to the rule.

Never say: do a barbecue, in English we use have a barbecue.

Let's practice by choosing the correct answer, good luck!

• 1. After eating I usually ___ the washing-up.
  
  do
  make
  
  
• 2. Last night my baby was ___ a huge noise.
  
  making
  make
  doing
  
  
• 3. The last time I did a test I ___ a lot of mistakes.
  
  made
  did
  
  
• 4. My client is very angry with me, I think he'll ___ a complaint to my boss.
  
  do
  make
  making
  
  
• 5. My favourite team ___ very well in last month's championship. I'm very proud.
  
  made
  did
  
  
• 6. I find it difficult to get out of bed in the morning, I always need to ___ an effort.
  
  do
  make
  
  
• 7. The last time I ___ a favour for my friend I got into trouble with my husband. I had to make an apology.
  
  did
  made
  
  
• 8. My mother likes to ___ a fuss over me when I visit.
  
  do
  make
  
  
• 9. If you ___ a good job, I'll promote you.
  
  do
  make
  
  
• 10. It doesn't matter if you don't win, as long as you ___ your best.
  
  do
  make