B1
make vs do
Make is mostly for creating or producing something (make a cake, make a plan); do is for tasks, jobs and activities (do homework, do the shopping). Fixed pairs like make a mistake must be learned.
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| makeverb/meɪk/ | Meaning to create, build or produce something | Goes with make a mistake | Example We need to make a decision about the new project today. |
| doverb/duː/ | Meaning To perform an action or a piece of work. | Goes with do homework | Example I need to do my homework before I go out tonight. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
She a lot of friends at her new school.