Make and Do

Use Make for food words:

Make breakfast, dinner, lunch, a cake, a sandwich.

Use Do for study words:

Do homework, an exam, a degree.

Use Do for jobs connected to the house:

Do the cleaning, the washing-up (the dishes), the housework.

You need to stop making excuses and be more responsible.

I can not make up my mind where to go on holiday.

I can not make decision where to go on holiday.

I haven’t finished yet, but I am making good progress.

I really made a mess of that exam; I only got 25%.

I have made an appointment to see the doctor.

I can not stand doing the housework.

Could you do me a favour and help me with my homework?

I have done some exercise this week.

I am good at making people laugh.

I usually do the washing-up everyday.

I like do nothing at the weekend.

I usually have to make dinner for other people.

I am doing another course at moment.

I have made some new friends this year.

I am going to do some shopping after class.

I often have to make excuses for being late.

Do a course

Do a degree

Do an exam

Do the housework

Do the washing-up

Do the washing

Do the cleaning

Do homework

Do nothing

Do exercise

Do more exercise

Do some exercise

Do some more exercise

Do someone a favour

Do a computer course

Do sport

Do cleaning

Do some gardening Do yoga

Make a decision

Make a noise

Make a mistake

Make a cake

Make a mess of something

Make an excuse

Make an appointment

Make money

Make someone laugh/cry

Make friends

Make dinner

Make up your mind

Make progress