MAKE OR DO?

Unfortunately we either use make or do in expressions and if you use the wrong one by mistake, it does not cloud the meaning
but it does sounds funny.

The only way to use make and do correctly is to study the expressions. There are less expressions that use do!

MAKE

DO

to make an agreement

to make a fuss

to do your best

to make amends

to make a living

to do crosswords

to make an apology

to make a mess

to do damage

to make an appointment

to make a mistake

to do exercise

to make the arrangements

to make a noise

to do the ironing

to make the bed

to make an offer

to do someone a favour

to make a cake*

to make a phone call

to do science, maths etc.

to make a complaint

to make plans

to do your homework

to make a deal

to make a profit

to do the shopping

to make a decision

to make progress

to do someone good

to make difficulties

to make a promise

to do the washing up

to make an effort

to make a suggestion

to do well

to make an excuse

to make a trip

to make a fortune

to make up one's mind

to make friends

to make fun of someone

Fill the gaps with either do or make in the correct form.

1.

The house was a disaster. They made a terrible mess.

2.

Have you made all the arrangements yet?

3.

Vincent: English football fans came to Valencia last weekend.

Maria: Did they do any damage?

4.

I made lunch so you can do the washing up. It's only fair.

5.

What he did was terrible. He didn't even make an apology.

6.

They're making plans for their wedding.

7.

Bob: Richie and I have had a fight.

Julio: Not again! You should make amends once and for all.

8.

Who's going to make dinner? You or me?

9.

Be careful that you make the right decision.

10. He's made an appointment to see the dentist on Thursday.

11. Would you do me a favour and feed the cat while I'm away.
12. We normally do the shopping on Saturday mornings.
13. Before you go out, you have to do your homework, OK?
14. This cake is delicious. Did you really make it?
15. I always make my bed before breakfast.
16. Everyone made a big effort to help yesterday.
17. The doctor told me I have to do exercise regularly.
18. She does crossword puzzles on the train everyday.
19. Stop making a fuss. I'm perfectly alright.
20. I made a really terrible mistake in my driving test.

BEEN OR GONE?

We use have/has been when the person has made a visit and come back, e. g. Dave has been to America (=He has visited
America but he has now returned.)

We use have/has gone when the person has not returned, e. g. She has gone to China. (=She is in China. She isn't here)

Fill the gaps with either been or gone.

1.

Have you ever been to Thailand?

2.

I can't find my stapler. It's gone .

3.

A: Hello. Is Monica there?

B: No, she isn't. She's gone out.

4.

Have you been to the post office yet?

5.

I'm so upset. The cat's gone missing.

6.

The cat's been missing for two days.

7.

Kitty! Where have you been?

8.

When I woke up, my money and my mobile were gone.

9.

How long has it been since you were last in Madrid?

10. It's time to party. My parents have gone away for the weekend.
11. Mary! Why have you gone all red?
12. I'm knackered. I've been in a meeting all morning.
13. I've been to Carboneras, Las Negras and San Jos.
14. A: I haven't seen Miguel for ages.

B: He's gone to Lisbon for a year on a student exchange scheme. He won't be back until Christmas.
15. When I got out of the river, all my clothes were gone.
16. I to France many times. But I don't think I'll go back. have been
17. Their aim has always been to make money.
18. She will be back soon, she has gone to fetch me a drink.
19. Have you ever been annoyed by noisy neighbours?
20. Success hasnt gone to her head.
21. She has been gone for a long time
22. He isn't back yet. I think he has gone to the bank.
23. This time they have gone too far.
24. This site has been moved to a new server
25. There you are. Where have you been?