MAKE / DO

THEORY
Task1: Read the following explanation.

Task 2: Study the “cheat sheet” below to see when we use make / do.

MAKE DO

Food: Housework:
● Make breakfast. ● Do the laundry.
● Make a sandwich. ● Do the dishes.

Money: Work / Study:

● Make money. ● Do work.
● Make a fortune. ● Do homework.

Relationships: Taking care of yourself:

● Make friends. ● Do exercise.
● Do your nails.

Communication: Good or bad actions:

● Make a phone call. ● Do anything / something / nothing.
● Make a promise. ● Do the right thing.

ESL Pals 1 Grammar Worksheet

 SENTENCE COMPLETION

Task: Complete the sentences below with make / do.

Remember to change the verb tense or conjunction if necessary.

1. I _________ the housework every evening when I get home from work.

2. I am going to wake up early tomorrow to _________ exercise.

3. It is a good idea to _________ money while you are still studying.

4. Come over tonight - I’ll _________ dinner.

5. We need to _________ plans for this holiday!

6. I can’t watch the movie tonight, because I have to _________ my homework.

7. We are going to _________ our laundry on Sunday.

8. He cooks dinner every evening and I _________ the dishes.

9. We _________ business with people from all over the world.

10. I didn’t have time today to _________ the shopping so we have to order take out.

11. She is going to _________ a salad for lunch.

12. They really _________ a terrible job renovating the bathroom, everything is leaking.

13. We all need to _________ the right thing and wear our masks.

14. Please, will you _________ me a cup of tea?

15. I need to _________ an important phone call today.

ESL Pals 2 Grammar Worksheet

Task: Continue completing the sentences below with make / do.

Remember to change the verb tense or conjunction if necessary.

16. He is going to _________ a profit with his new business.

17. She is _________ an extra course at the university.

18. Don’t stress about the exam - just _________ your best.

19. Let’s _________ a list of what we need to buy before we go to the store.

20. It takes 20 minutes in the morning to _________ my hair.

21. Elon Musk is _________ a fortune with his company.

22. The service was absolutely terrible - I am going to _________ a complaint.

23. If we go to that restaurant, we have to _________ a reservation. They are always

fully booked!

24. I can’t wait to go to university and _________ new friends.

25. I can sell my old laptop and _________ $200.

26. Can I _________ a suggestion?

27. Getting enough sleep really _________ a difference to your productivity.

28. She works hard to _________ money.

29. Let's _________ some research for the project.

30. Spending time together can _________ a relationship stronger.

ESL Pals 3 Grammar Worksheet

 FIX THE MISTAKES
Task: Can you find and correct any errors in the sentences below?

Be careful; not all of the sentences contain mistakes.

1. They need to make their job efficiently.

2. Investing well can do you rich.

3. Trust is vital to do a relationship last.

4. I need to do the dishes after dinner.

5. Don't forget to make your skincare routine.

6. She doing well on her exam.

7. I want to making spaghetti for dinner.

8. A smile can do a difference in communication.

9. Please make the laundry this weekend.

10. Selling old items can do extra cash.

11. Remember to doing your daily exercise.

12. Doing a salad is quick and healthy.

13. Making meditation can help you relax.

14. Can you do the grocery shopping for me?

15. I need to make my homework tonight.

ESL Pals 4 Grammar Worksheet

 READING AND COMPREHENSION
Task 1: Read the following text about Sarah's recent activities.

Hello, my name is Rob! I have a job that I really enjoy. I work as a carpenter, and every
day. It's a job where you have to be skilled with tools and have a good eye for detail.

In the morning, I make a plan for the day. I decide what I need to do and what materials I
need. Then, I do a quick check of my tools to make sure they're in good condition. Once
I'm ready, I head to the workshop.

One of the things I often do is make furniture. I take pieces of wood and use my tools to
shape and join them together. I make tables, chairs, and even bookshelves. It's a
satisfying feeling to see a pile of wood turn into a beautiful piece of furniture.

Sometimes, I also do repairs. People bring me broken chairs, tables, or cabinets, and I use
my skills to fix them. It's a bit like being a doctor for furniture!

I also make sure everything is smooth and well-finished. Sanding is an important part of
what I do. It's all about making the wood feel nice to touch.

At the end of the day, I step back and look at what I've done. It's rewarding to see the
things I've made and the repairs I've done. I'm proud of my job, and I love that I get to
make and do things with my hands every day.

Task 2: Complete the following tasks.

1. Underline all of the times “make” and “do” are used in the text.

2. What is Rob’s job?

3. What does Rob do in the morning?

4. What furniture does Rob make?

5. What does Rob repair?

6. Why does Rob love what he does?

Task 3: Complete the following task.

a. Describe your job, using “make” and “do” whenever possible. Take a few minutes to
prepare, use the text as a guide.

ESL Pals 5 Grammar Worksheet

 HOW’S WORK GOING?
Task 1: Read the following dialogue between Lisa and Sara.

Lisa: Hey Sara, how's your day been at the office?

Sara: Hey! I had a lot to do too. I had to do some research for a project.

Lisa: That sounds interesting. What kind of project are you working on?

Sara: We're trying to make our website more user-friendly.

Lisa: That's important! Did you have to make any changes to the design?

Sara: I mainly had to make a few changes to the homepage. How’s your day?

Lisa: I had to do some data entry for our quarterly report.

Sara: Data entry can be repetitive, but it's important for accurate reports.

Lisa: True, and it's satisfying to see the final report when we're done.

Sara: Definitely. Well, it seems like we’re both super busy!

Lisa: Yes, we are! Let’s grab a drink after work to unwind.

Task 2: Complete the following tasks.

1. Underline all of the times the present perfect tense is used in the dialogue.

2. What was Sara's task at the office today?

3. What changes did Sarah make?

4. What was Lisa’s task at the office today?

5. How did Sara and Lisa feel about their tasks?

6. How are they going to relax after work?

Task 3: Complete the following task.

a. Work in pairs. Create a dialogue discussing what you have been doing lately. Take a
few minutes to prepare. Use the dialogue as a guide.

ESL Pals 6 Grammar Worksheet

 QUESTION ROUND
Task: Answer the questions below, using “make” or “do” in your answers.

● Although you could answer some with yes or no, try to expand on each answer.
● Study how “make” and “do” are used in each question.

1. What do you like to make for breakfast?

2. Do you do any work on the weekends?

3. What's your favourite dish to make for special occasions?

4. What do you usually do to relax after a long day?

5. Have you ever made any big decisions in your life recently?

6. What kind of activities do you enjoy doing in your free time?

7. Do you make New Year's resolutions? What were / are they for this year?

8. What do you do to stay healthy and active?

9. Is there something specific you want to do in the future?

10. What do you do to stay organised and manage your time effectively?

11. How do you make decisions when faced with difficult choices?

12. What do you usually do to celebrate your achievements?

13. How do you make your morning routine easier?

14. What do you do to relax before bed?

15. What makes you happy on a typical day?

16. What do you do when you're feeling stressed?

17. How do you make your workspace comfortable?

18. What do you do on weekends for fun?

ESL Pals 7 Grammar Worksheet

HOMEWORK
COMPLETE THE SENTENCES
Task: Complete the sentences below with make / do.

Remember to change the verb tense or conjunction if necessary.

1. She can _____________ a delicious chocolate cake.

2. Please _____________ sure to do your homework before bedtime.

3. They decided to _____________ a decision together as a team.

4. I need to _____________ my laundry today.

5. She always _____________ her best at work.

6. Let's _____________ a plan for our vacation.

7. She can _____________ a difference in the world with her charity work.

8. Let's _____________ some exercise to stay healthy.

9. We should _____________ an effort to reduce our carbon footprint.

10. Can you _____________ a reservation for two at the restaurant for tonight?

11. They _____________ a great job on the project.

12. We need to _____________ some changes to the project proposal.

13. He needs to _____________ his homework before watching TV.

14. I'll _____________ a list of groceries we need for the week.

15. He can _____________ a lot of money by investing wisely.

ESL Pals 8 Grammar Worksheet