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Confusing Words

Make vs. Do

Hi guys! I'm sure that you have ever heard these words, which are often confused.
 
Do you know what the difference between them is❓ If you don't know it, read the following ❷ conversations and try to guess. Good luck 🍀❗

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Coach: You've made very good progress. Congratulations❗
Selena: Many thanks.

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Louis: Can you do me a favor❓
Clark: If I can, sure.


Did you guess the difference between these verbs❓ Well; if you are 😕, don´t 😟 don´t 😢. Let´s see their uses😉.

Make
Usually used when somebody talk about creating or building something..
      The Princess' wedding dress was made by a famous fashion designer.
                                                                ↳ make
There are some expressions often used with make.
make an appointment - make a decision - make a mistake - make a phone call
make a promise - make an effort - make progress - make money
make an excuse - make friends - make a trip - make a suggestion
    make a photocopy - make a plan - make a noise - make a mess

Do
This verb is often used when you talk about jobs and work.
      I do an English course and I do a part time job.
         ↳ do                                    ↳ do
There are some expressions often used with do.
do business - do exercise - do a course - do homework
do work - do sport - do the shopping - do sb a favour
do your best!

Remember❗
When you talk about creating or building something, you make it. While, if you talk about jobs or work, you do something .


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