Ngữ Pháp Tiếng Anh - Do & Make pot

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Do & Make
Do
We use the verb 'do' when someone performs an action, activity or task.
do a crossword -do the ironing-do the laundry- do the washing- do the washing up
'Do' is often used when referring to work of any kind.
do your work -do homework -do housework- do your job
Note - these activities do not usually produce a physical object.
'Do' for General Ideas
Use the verb 'do' when speaking about things in general. In other words, to describe an
action without saying exactly what the action is. This form is often used with the words
'something, nothing, anything, everything, etc.'
I'm not doing anything today.
He does everything for his mother.
She's doing nothing.
Important Expressions with 'Do'
There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'do'. The best solution is to try to learn
them.
do badly – do business - do the dishes - do a favour - do good -do harm -do time - (to go to prison)
do well- do your best- do your hair - do your nails- do your worst
Make
We use the verb 'make' for constructing, building or creating
make a dress - make food -make a cup of tea / coffee
'Make' is often used when referring to preparing food of any kind.
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make a meal - breakfast / lunch / dinner
Note - these activities usually create something that you can touch.
Important Expressions with 'Make'
There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'make'. The best solution is to try to
learn them.
make amends - make arrangements -make believe (to pretend)- make a choice –
make a comment-make a decision -make a difference -make an effort- make an enquiry
make an excuse - make a fool of yourself -make a fortune- make friends -make a fuss
make a journey - make love -make a mess -make a mistake -make money -make a move
make a noise -make a phone call-make a plan-make a point -make a profit -make a promise
make a remark-make a sound-make a speech-make a suggestion-make time -make a visit
make your bed - (to prepare the bed for sleeping in)
Exercise
Complete the sentences with the correct form of “DO” or “MAKE”

1/I will ___________ all the arrangements for you.
2/What are you ___________? – I’m ___________ a dress.
3/Don’t blame me. I didn’t ___________ anything.
4/That shop has ___________ very good business.
5/Every student must ___________ his duty.
6/He’s _________ a big mistake in _________ business with such a big firm.
7/Have you ___________ your English exam?
8/There’s nothing ___________ here. Let’s ___________ our way out.
9/I know that Elizabeth can ___________ a wise decision.
10/The principal will ___________ a speech at the meeting.
11/___________ up your mind to ___________ what is right.
12/I’ve ___________ my suitcase lighter by removing a couple of books.
13/Everybody will _________ fun of you if you go to school dressed like that.
14/I’d like to know how he has ___________ so much money.
15/I’ve ___________ a promise never to see him again.

16/I must congratulate you. You’ve ___________ a very good job.
17/Excuse me ! I’ve got to ___________ a phone call.
18/I wish you wouldn’t ___________ so much noise.
19/You’ve ___________ dirty marks on the wall.
20/She doesn’t say much. It’s difficult to ___________ conversation with her.
21/Try not to ___________ too many mistakes.
22/ ___________ something. Don’t just stand there watching me.
23/Let’s hope European countries will never again ______ war on each other.
24/You’ll have to ___________ what you think is right.
25/It ___________ no difference whether you believe me or not.
26/I’ve ___________ an appointment to see my dentist on Wednesday.
27/I don’t want to ___________ trouble for you.
28/I don’t like being criticized after I’ve ___________ my best.
29/We’ve got a lot to ___________ , so it’s time we ___________ a start.
30/You can watch TV after you’ve ___________ your homework.