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DO/MAKE EXERCISE 1 (ESL)

level: Beginner (A1/A2)

Choose whether each of the following sentences requires do or make.
EXAMPLE: He makes a lot of money.
Click on ANSWER to see the correct response.

1. James _____ his homework in the evening.
a. does
b. makes

2. Mary usually _____ the dishes after breakfast.
a. does
b. makes

3. My brother _____ the beds at 8:00 AM.
a. does
b. makes

4. I need to _____ an appointment for Tuesday evening.
a. do
b. make

5. I'm going to _____ a cake for your birthday!
a. do
b. make

6. We will _____ the exercises that the teacher gave us.
a. do
b. make

7. I'm sure Fiona will _____ well on her test.
a. do
b. make

8. It's OK to _____ mistakes.
a. do
b. make

9. I need to _____ a phone call in fifteen minutes.
a. do
b. make

10. I'll wash the dishes, and you can _____ the ironing.
a. do
b. make

11. I know that the doctor is busy, but maybe she'll _____ time to see me.
a. do
b. make

12. We have to _____ a decision by tomorrow evening.
a. do
b. make

13. That is not a job that I'd like to _____.
a. do
b. make

14. What would you rather _____: go to the mall or see a movie?
a. do
b. make

15. Q: He's late again? A: Yes, he _____ this all the time.
a. does
b. makes

16. We will not manage to arrive by 10. = We will not _____ it by 10.
a. do
b. make

17. We've been _____ chores all day.
a. doing
b. making

18. They are going to _____ a complaint about one of the workers.
a. do
b. make

19. Be quiet! = Don't _____ a sound!
a. do
b. make

20. It doesn't matter what happens, as long as you _____ your best (= try your hardest).
a. do
b. make

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
do the dishes
do your job
do housework

• General actions when the specific verb isn't known or isn't important:
do something
do nothing
do everything
do your best

Use "MAKE" for:

• Creating or producing something:
make a cake
make dinner
make a painting
make a plan

• Causing a reaction or result:
make someone cry
make noise
make a mess
make a decision

• Set expressions and phrases:
make money
make a mistake
make friends
make an effort

MORE EXERCISES ON PROBLEMATIC WORDS IN ENGLISH:
EITHER, NEITHER, TOO (B)
SO or SUCH? 1 (I)
USED TO/BE USED TO 1 (I)
THERE, THEY'RE, THEIR 1 (I)
WHO, WHICH, WHOSE 1 (I)
WHO/WHOM/WHOSE 1 (I/A)
SOME or ANY? 1 (I)
SOME or ANY? 2 (B/I)
Loss, lost, lose, or loose? 1
Other, another, different
WHOLE or ALL? 1 (I)
DO or MAKE? 1 (B)
DO or MAKE? 2 (B/I)

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