The document discusses the difference between using the verbs "make" and "do". "Make" should be used to express activities that create a physical object, such as making a cake, making a phone call, or making friends. "Do" should be used for daily activities or jobs that do not result in a physical object, such as doing the dishes, doing homework, or doing exercise. A list of example phrases with "make" and "do" is provided to illustrate the difference between how these verbs are used.
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1. Use 'make' to express an activity that
creates something that you can touch.
Make an appointment Make the bed Make a cake Make a cup of tea Make friends
Make lunch Make a speech Make money Make a noise Make a phone call
Use the verb 'do' to express daily activities
or jobs. Notice that these are usually
activities that produce no physical object.
Do the dishes Do an exam Do some exercise Do your hair
Do your homework Do the housework
Do the shopping Do something crazy Do the laundry
2. 1. Put the words in the box into the correct group:
business a cake exercise friends your homework the housework a mistake a noise your hair
DO MAKE
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2. Complete each gap with either make or do.
_______ an appointment _______ a suggestion
_______ the bed _______ an excuse
_______ a cup of coffee _______ sense
_______ a test _______ something crazy
_______ dinner _______ too much
_______ a phone call _______ the trick
_______ the grade _______ justice
_______ a date _______ a fuss
_______ the laundry _______ a crossword
_______ the shopping _______ a date
_______ a speech _______ war