FCE Lesson ~ ‘make’ OR ‘do’?

Learn this common
Exam Error
and KILL it!

@=> LISTEN! <=@

We normally use make when we build something or create something:

‘I’ve just made some cakes – who wants one?’

Peter makes model aeroplanes at the weekend.’

When we are talking about jobs and work, as well as activities in general, we use do.

‘I do the cleaning on Saturday mornings.’

‘Jane does aerobics three times a week.’

There are a lot of expressions with make and do. Sometimes there is no logic – you just have to learn them – sorry!

'make'	'do'
a decision a fire a fortune a fuss a journey a mess a mistake a noise a phone call a photocopy a plan a profit a promise a suggestion a trip an appointment an arrangement an attempt an effort an enquiry an exception an excuse an offer friends fun of someone love money peace progress the bed war	200 kph a course a test an exam an experiment an operation business exercise good harm homework nothing someone a favour something stupid sport the accounts the cleaning the dishes the hoovering the housework the ironing the shopping the vacuuming the washing the washing up work your best your duty your hair

Choose the correct form of make or do to fill the gaps below. Make a good effort, and do your best, OK?! 😉