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How do I use (make and do)? I don't understeand very well. How to use this two verbs MAKE. DO.

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How do I use 'make' and 'do'?

I don't understand how to use these two verbs very well.


Hello Erick,

The main problem with 'make' and 'do' is that very often in other languages there is one verb for both of these. The best way to learn them is as phrases. There is lots of advice about when to use 'make' and when to use 'do' but for each piece of advice I can usually find an exception.

So stop 'making excuses' and start 'doing your homework', don't 'make up stories' and remember to 'make your bed' every morning and don't forget to help your wife/mother 'do the dishes' and 'do the housework'!


Best wishes


Bob


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Hi. Bob is right. So make a decision, do some research of your own and make a change "-)
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Both verbs are used as phrasal verbs or idioms, so you might have to look up examples in a dictionary. As a generalization: to make means to create or construct something and it requires a subject and an object. I (subject) make dinner (object) I (subj) make time (obj) for her I (subj) make up a story (obj) To Do means to carry out an activity, which does not necessarily require an object. He (subj) does well at school How do you (subj) do ? ( a formal way of greeting someone) How does he do that = how does he carry out that activity
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Make = create/form; it's more specific and means that you caused something to happen. Do= act/complete; it's usually more general Examples: I made a friend. I make cookies. She makes him happy. I did something bad. I did my homework. I do my hair in the morning. No hay una cierta regla. Tienes que acostumbrarte a los varios ejemplos y situaciones. Te recomiendo mirar television en inglés o videos en youtube.

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