How could you explain the difference between "to do" and "to make" to a foreign speaker?
I know when to use one versus the other, but I don't know how to explain it well. Any simple rules I can give to those learning English?
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I'm not sure the best way to explain this, but there is actually a big difference between "do" and "make".
Since you know when to use the words, I won't got much into that.
"Make" is used for when you create something. That is the only time to use make.
Ex. "I am going to make dinner right now."
"I am going to make a drawing."
"Do" is for any action that you don't create.
Ex. "I am going to do exercises."
"I am going to do my homework."
(Since your homework is already created, this is why you use "do.")
There are cases where you use "make" but in set phrases such as "make it". This hold a completely different meaning, it expresses possibility.
Ex. "I don't know if I can make it in time." Meaning "I don't know if I will be there in time."
Hope this helps!
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Finally, you made it well! :p
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