Le Ngoc Oanh THPT Chuyen Son La– Expressions with MAKE & DO 2010 make a suggestion make a visit make your bed.. exercises with make & do[r]
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expressions with Do & Make
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I Do
1 We use the verb 'do' when someone performs an action, activity or task
Eg: do a crossword, do the ironing-do the laundry, do the washing, do the washing up
2 'Do' is often used when referring to work of any kind
do your work do homework do housework do your job
3 'Do' for General Ideas
Use the verb 'do' when speaking about things in general In other words, to describe an
action without saying exactly what the action is This form is often used with the words 'something, nothing, anything, everything, etc.'
I'm not doing anything today
He does everything for his mother
She's doing nothing
4 Important Expressions with 'Do'
There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'do' The best solution is to try to learn them
do badly do business do the dishes do a favor
do harm do well do your best do your hair
do your nails do your worst do research
II Make
1 We use the verb 'make' for constructing, building or creating
make a dress - make food -make a cup of tea / coffee
2 'Make' is often used when referring to preparing food of any kind
make a meal - breakfast / lunch / dinner
3 Important Expressions with 'Make'
There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'make' The best solution is to try to
learn them
make arrangements make a choice make a comment
make a decision make a difference make an effort
make an enquiry make an excuse make a fool of yourself
make a fortune make friends make a fuss
make a journey make love make a mess
make a mistake make money make a move
make a noise make a phone call -make a plan
-make a point make a profit make a promise
make a remark make a sound make a speech
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make a suggestion make a visit make your bed
b exercises with make & do
Complete the sentences with the correct form of “DO” or “MAKE”
1 I will _ all the arrangements for you
2 What are you _? – I’m _ a dress
3 Don’t blame me I didn’t _ anything
4 That shop has _ very good business
5 Every student must _ his duty
6 He’s _ a big mistake in _ business with such a big firm
7 Have you _ your English exam?
8 There’s nothing _ here Let’s _ our way out
9 I know that Elizabeth can _ a wise decision
10 The principal will _ a speech at the meeting
11 _ up your mind to _ what is right
12 I’ve _ my suitcase lighter by removing a couple of books
13 Everybody will _ fun of you if you go to school dressed like that
14 I’d like to know how he has _ so much money
15 I’ve _ a promise never to see him again
16 I must congratulate you You’ve _ a very good job
17 Excuse me! I’ve got to _ a phone call
18 I wish you wouldn’t _ so much noise
19 You’ve _ dirty marks on the wall
20 She doesn’t say much It’s difficult to _ conversation with her
21 Try not to _ too many mistakes
22 _ something Don’t just stand there watching me
23 Let’s hope European countries will never again war on each other
24 You’ll have to _ what you think is right
25 It _ no difference whether you believe me or not
26 I’ve _ an appointment to see my dentist on Wednesday
27 I don’t want to _ trouble for you
28 I don’t like being criticized after I’ve _ my best
29 We’ve got a lot to _ , so it’s time we _ a start
30 You can watch TV after you’ve _ your homework
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