Speaking Speaking

Make vs. Do

Work in pairs or small groups. Which of the sentences below are TRUE for YOU? Explain.

• I don’t like doing the shopping. • I always make my bed in the morning. • My neighbours make a lot of noise at night. • I never do my homework. • I usually do interesting things at weekends. • I make a lot of mistakes in English compositions.

“I don’t like doing the shopping” is true for me. My husband usually does the shopping.

Work in pairs or small groups. Classify the expressions below under “make” or “do”.

the shopping – the bed – noise – the homework – mistakes – plans – a favour – an excuse – the washing-up, the ironing, the cooking, etc. – a phone call – a cup of coffee – an effort – breakfast, lunch, etc.

Work in pairs or small groups. Classify the expressions below under “make” or “do”.

the shopping – the bed – noise – the homework – mistakes – plans – a favour – an excuse – the washing-up, the ironing, the cooking, etc. – a phone call – a cup of coffee – an effort – breakfast, lunch, etc.