Exercise: DO OR MAKE? 1 |
level: Beginner (A1/A2)
Choose whether each of the following sentences requires do or make .
Answer to see the correct response.
1. James _____ his homework in the evening.
a. does
b. makes
Answer does 2. Mary usually _____ the dishes after breakfast.
a. does
b. makes
Answer does
3. My brother _____ the beds at 8:00 AM.
a. does
b. makes
Answer makes
4. I need to _____ an appointment for Tuesday evening.
a. do
b. make
Answer make
5. I'm going to _____ a cake for your birthday!
a. do
b. make
Answer make
6. We will _____ the exercises that the teacher gave us.
a. do
b. make
Answer do
7. I'm sure Fiona will _____ well on her test.
a. do
b. make
option>Answerdo
8. It's OK to _____ mistakes.
a. do
b. make
Answer make
9. I need to _____ a phone call in fifteen minutes.
a. do
b. make
Answer make 10. I'll wash the dishes, and you can _____ the ironing.
a. do
b. make
Answer do 11. I know that the doctor is busy, but maybe she'll _____ time to see me.
a. do
b. make
Answer make 12. We have to _____ a decision by tomorrow evening.
a. do
b. make
Answer make
13. That is not a job that I'd like to _____.
a. do
b. make
Answer do
14. What would you rather _____: go to the mall or see a movie?
a. do
b. make
Answer do
15. Q: He's late again? A: Yes, he _____ this all the time.
a. does
b. makes
Answer does
16. We will not manage to arrive by 10. = We will not _____ it by 10.
a. do
b. make
Answer make
17. We've been _____ chores all day.
a. doing
b. making
Answer doing
18. They are going to _____ a complaint about one of the workers.
a. do
b. make
Answer make
19. Be quiet! = Don't _____ a sound!
a. do
b. make
Answer make 20. It doesn't matter what happens, as long as you _____ your best (= try your hardest).
a. do
b. make
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GRAMMAR REVIEW! Do or make?
Here's a simple breakdown to help you remember when to use "do" and when to use "make".
Use "DO" for:
• Tasks, jobs, or activities (especially routine or non-creative):
do homework
• General actions when the specific verb isn't known or isn't important:
do something
Use "MAKE" for:
• Creating or producing something:
make a cake
• Causing a reaction or result:
make someone cry
• Set expressions and phrases:
make money
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