Make or differences and how to use in a sentence with examples

How to use make or do in a sentence

 

Learning English can be fun, but sometimes it's a bit tricky, especially when it comes to using the words "make" and "do." These two words might seem simple, but they are used in different situations. Understanding when to use "make" and when to use "do" is important because it helps you sound more like a native speaker and makes your English clearer. Let's explore how to use these words correctly and improve your English skills!

 

Make:

  1. Make the bed: Every morning, I make the bed as soon as I get up.
  2. Make a cake: For her birthday, I'm going to make a cake with chocolate frosting.
  3. Make the dinner: Tonight, it's my turn to make the dinner. I'm thinking of spaghetti.
  4. Make a cup of tea/coffee: Could you make a cup of tea for Grandma? She loves it with a bit of honey.
  5. Make a mess: The kids always make a mess when they play with their toys.
  6. Make a wish: Close your eyes and make a wish before you blow out the candles.
  7. Make a dress: She's very talented; she can make a dress in just a few hours.
  8. Make plans: Let's make plans to go hiking next weekend.
  9. Make a decision: We need to make a decision about where to go on vacation.
  10. Make a mistake: Everyone can make a mistake; learning from it is important.
  11. Make noise: The construction workers outside make noise early in the morning.
  12. Make money: He's always looking for new ideas to make money.
  13. Make arrangements: I'll make arrangements for our trip to Paris.
  14. Make a request: You can make a request for your favourite song on the radio.
  15. Make an effort: If you make an effort to study every day, you'll improve a lot.
  16. Make a fortune: She invented an app and made a fortune.
  17. Make an offer: They decided to make an offer on the house.
  18. Make a suggestion: Can I make a suggestion? Let's try the new Italian restaurant.

Do:

  1. Do housework: I have to do housework this weekend, like cleaning and laundry.
  2. Do the ironing: I'll do the ironing while watching my favourite TV show.
  3. Do homework: The kids have to do their homework before playing.
  4. Do the washing-up: After dinner, I'll do the washing-up.
  5. Do the shopping: I need to do the shopping for groceries this afternoon.
  6. Do the cleaning: On Saturdays, we usually do the cleaning of the entire house.
  7. Do one's chores: Every family member has to do their chores.
  8. Do well: She did well on her exams and got high grades.
  9. Do a good job: You did a good job organizing the event.
  10. Do badly: He felt he did badly in the interview but impressed the panel.
  11. Do somebody a favour: Could you do me a favour and drop this letter in the mailbox?
  12. Do your hair: She spends much time doing her hair in the morning.
  13. Do your make-up: She will do her make-up before we go to the party.
  14. Do business: Our company does business with clients from all over the world.
  15. Do your best: Always do your best, and you'll have no regrets.
  16. Do a course: I will do a course in graphic design next semester.
  17. Do exercises: He does exercises every morning to stay fit.
  18. Do something/nothing/everything/anything: Sometimes it's okay to do nothing and just relax.

 

Now that we've looked at how to use "make" and "do," you can see that knowing the difference really helps in speaking and writing English well. "Make" is usually about creating or building something, and "do" is more about actions and tasks. By using these words in the right way, you'll sound more natural, and people will understand you better. Keep practising these words in sentences, and soon, you'll use them perfectly without even thinking about it!



Latest Lessons

  • Common Injuries and How to Talk About Them in English – With Over 100 Examples
     
  • Possessive Pronouns in English: A Comprehensive Guide with Examples
     
  • Tense Changes in Reported Speech: Rules, Examples, and Usage
     
  • Phrasal Verbs for Relationships: Definitions, Examples, and Usage
     
  • Water Remedies: Heal with Water for Optimal Health and Beauty
     
  • Speak English with Confidence: Tips and Techniques