Distinguish Make And Do

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Make and do can be confused in English because their meanings are so similar. Since the difference between make and do is tested on the TOEFL test, you should learn to distinguish them.

Make often has the idea of creating or constructing. The following expressions show some of the possible uses of make:

She likes to make her own clothes.
Would you like to make a cake for dessert?
If you make a mistake, you should correct it.
He was unable to make a response to the threat.

Do often has the idea of completing or performing. The following expressions show some of the possible uses of do:

This morning she did all the dishes.
The students are doing the assignments.
The janitors did the work they were assigned.
You can do your laundry at the laundromat.

These are only some of the uses of make and do. Many uses of make and do are idiomatic and therefore difficult to classify.

Exercise

Complete the following exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned:

Each of the following sentences contains make or do. Circle make or do. Draw arrows to the nouns that complete the expressions. Then indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect (I).

The biology student did several mistakes in the lab report.
I hope that you will be able to do me a favor this afternoon.
No matter what job she has, she always makes her best.
The runner did a strong effort to increase her speed in the mile race.
It is comforting to think that your work can make a difference.
His grade was not very good because he had not done his homework.
In this job you will make more money than in your previous job.
He was unable to do dinner because no one had done the lunch dishes.
It is a pleasure to work with someone who always makes the right thing.
If you make a good impression at your job interview, you will get the job.

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