Using “do” and “make” in everyday phrases
· 1:22 · With Emma
Today, we’ll look at when to use “do” and when to use “make” in everyday phrases. We often use “do” for an activity, a task, or a job. For example, you do the shopping, do your…
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Vocabulary in this episode
- do the shopping
For example, you do the shopping, do your homework, or do research.
This means to buy the things you need, usually from a shop.
- do research
For example, you do the shopping, do your homework, or do research.
This means to study a subject and look for information about it.
- make a mistake
For example, you make a cake, make a mistake, or make a phone call.
This means to do something incorrectly.
- collocations
These word pairs are called collocations.
These are words that are often used together.
- vary
Some creative or informal phrases may vary, too.
Here, this means that the phrases may be different or change.