The Verbs "Do" and "Make" Have Similar Meanings. Some Nouns Commonly Follow Each Verb. Below Is A List of Some Common Collocations With "Do" and "Make"

'Do' vs.
'make'
The verbs "do" and "make" have similar meanings. Some nouns commonly follow each
verb. Below is a list of some common collocations with "do" and "make":
Do +
tasks / housework: (the shopping, the washing up, the cooking, the cleaning, the
ironing, etc.)
a job, work, overtime, an exam, homework, an essay
good, your best
someone a favour
Make +
a mess, a fuss, a list, an effort, an impression, a mistake
the bed, dinner, coffee
friends, arrangements, plans
an excuse, a noise
war, peace, love, money
a phone call, an offer
trouble, a speech, an appointment, a note
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He did the sweeping.
Then he did the washing.
And his wife watered the plants.
At eleven o'clock they did the shoping.
Then he came home and did the cooking.
Mr Jones laid the table.
And he did the washing-up after lunch.
In the afternoon Mrs Jones did the dusting.
And Mr Jones did the ironing.
What a tiring day!

Mr Elliot: What a day! I had to do overtime.
And John made a mistake with the accounts.
Mrs Elliot: Mm. I've had a busy day too.
I've done the weekend shopping and made some food to put in the freezer.
Mr Elliot: Have you made an appointment with the dentist?
Mrs Elliot: No, I forgot. I'll do it tomorrow.
Mrs Elliot: Can you make an effort to tidy the garage on Sunday?
Mr Elliot: Yes, OK. I'm sorry. I made a mess in there.
Mr Elliot: And I've promised to help Amy do her homework.
Mrs Elliot: Good. I want to catch up on housework.
I'm going to do some washing and ironing on Sunday.
Mr Elliot: Well, I think we'd better go to bed, don't you?
Mrs Elliot: Yes, we need our rest!
'Do' vs. 'make'
The verbs "do" and "make" have similar meanings. Some nouns commonly follow
each verb. Below is a list of some common collocations with "do" and "make":
Do +
tasks / housework: (the shopping, the washing up, the cooking, the cleaning, the
ironing, etc.)
a job, work, overtime, an exam, homework, an essay
good, your best
someone a favour
Make +
a mess, a fuss, a list, an effort, an impression, a mistake
the bed, dinner, coffee

friends, arrangements, plans
an excuse, a noise
war, peace, love, money
a phone call, an offer
trouble, a speech, an appointment, a note
YESTERDAY
- Confirm tourism list
- Confirm flight arrival time
- Visit hotel
- Speak to the manager (no)
TODAY
- Meet tourist group at airport
- Take tourists to hotel
- Answer questions
- Take tourists out in the evening
TOMORROW
- a.m. visit tourists at hotel
- p.m. excursion to castle
- Evening club (I'm not dancing)
Yesterday, Anthony had to confirm the tourist list and the flight arrival time.
He had to visit the hotel, but he didn't have to speak to the manager.
Today, he must meet the tourist group and take the
m from the airport to the hotel.
He also has to answer their questions and give them information about the area.
He has to take them out in the evening.
Tomorrow, Anthony will have to visit the tourists at the hotel in the morning.
In the afternoon, he has to take them to the castle.
In the evening, he has to go to the club with them, but he won't have to dance!
you don't have to walk on the grass. Wrong
You mustn't walk on the grass.
You don't have to walk on the grass. Wrong
You mustn't walk on the grass.
May I go out now?
I've finished my exam right
You had better not drive. right
We will must get up early tomorrow. Wrong
We will have to get up early tomorrow.
We mustn't hurry, there's plenty of time. Wrong
We don't have to hurry, there's plenty of time.
You ought to buy some new clothes. Right
I'm afraid we can't swim here. Right
She should to have a rest. Wrong
She should have a rest.
We didn't go to the theatre.
We couldn't get tickets. Right
You must be more careful! right

If you are only thirteen, I'm afraid...
you can't join the painting class.
If your son enjoys board games,...
he should join the chess club.
If you are feeling stressed,...
you ought to try doing yoga.
If your mother is not creative,...
she had better not join the art class.
If you aren't free on Wednesdays,...
it's no use joining the French class.
If you love acting,...
why don't you try the theatre group?
If you are not yet eighteen,...
you can play chess on Saturdays.
If she already speaks French quite well,...
the Wednesday classes won't be suitable for her.
Now she is getting (to get) organised because she is
leaving (to leave) in two days .
But she has a problem.
She finished (to finish) with her boyfriend last week, as he was
seeing (to see) another girl and she doesn't know (not to know) who to go with.
A couple of days ago she went out (to go out) with a friend to look

for (to look for) someone, but they didn't have (not to have) any luck.
Then, yesterday she rang (to ring) some old friends, but they were all busy.
So today she is going to ask (to ask) a man at work who she has
been (to be) keen on for ages.
She is hoping (to hope) he will say (to say) yes.
Comparatives and superlatives

Mark: Are you enjoying your stay in England?
Ron: Sure, but it's really different from the United States.
Mark: Well, it's much smaller. (small)
Ron: Yeah, but the biggest (big) difference is the people.
American people are much, much friendlier. (friendly)
Mark: But we're very polite.
Ron: Oh, I guess the English are the most polite (polite) people on Earth!
But it's not as easy to make friends here, as it is at home.
Mark: It's easier (easy) in America, is it?
Ron: Yes, but I do find life more relaxing (relaxing) in England, and safer. (safe)
Mark: The cities aren't as dangerous.
Ron: No, and the TV's great; much better (good) than in America.
Mark: But you've got so many channels!
Ron: Sure, but the quality's much worse. (bad)
Mark: So you quite like my country, do you?
Ron: It's cool. In fact this is the best (good) vacation I've ever had.

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'Do' vs.

a job, work, overtime, an exam, homework, an essay

good, your best

a mess, a fuss, a list, an effort, an impression, a mistake

the bed, dinner, coffee

friends, arrangements, plans

war, peace, love, money

a phone call, an offer

trouble, a speech, an appointment, a note

He did the sweeping.

Then he did the washing.

And his wife watered the plants.

At eleven o'clock they did the shoping.

Then he came home and did the cooking.

Mr Jones laid the table.

And he did the washing-up after lunch.

In the afternoon Mrs Jones did the dusting.

And Mr Jones did the ironing.

What a tiring day!

'Do' vs. 'make'

a job, work, overtime, an exam, homework, an essay

good, your best

a mess, a fuss, a list, an effort, an impression, a mistake

the bed, dinner, coffee

war, peace, love, money

a phone call, an offer

trouble, a speech, an appointment, a note

He had to visit the hotel, but he didn't have to speak to the manager.

In the evening, he has to go to the club with them, but he won't have to dance!

You mustn't walk on the grass.

You don't have to walk on the grass. Wrong

You mustn't walk on the grass.

May I go out now?

I've finished my exam right

You had better not drive. right

We will must get up early tomorrow. Wrong

We will have to get up early tomorrow.

We mustn't hurry, there's plenty of time. Wrong

We don't have to hurry, there's plenty of time.

You ought to buy some new clothes. Right

I'm afraid we can't swim here. Right

She should to have a rest. Wrong

She should have a rest.

We didn't go to the theatre.

We couldn't get tickets. Right

You must be more careful! right

A couple of days ago she went out (to go out) with a friend to look

She is hoping (to hope) he will say (to say) yes.

Comparatives and superlatives

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