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 a terrible mess.

2.

Have you all the arrangements yet?

3.

Vincent: English football fans came to Valencia last weekend.

Maria: Did they any damage?

4.

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

5.

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

6.

They're plans for their wedding.

7.

Bob: Richie and I have had a fight.

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

8.

Who's going to dinner? You or me?

9.

Be careful that you the right decision.

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

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

2.

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

3.

A: Hello. Is Monica there?

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

4.

Have you to the post office yet?

5.

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

6.

The cat's missing for two days.

7.

Kitty! Where have you ?

8.

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

9.

How long has it since you were last in Madrid?

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

B: He's 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 .
16. I to France many times. But I don't think I'll go back.
17. Their aim to make money.
18. She will be back soon, she to fetch me a drink.
19. annoyed by noisy neighbours?
20. Success to her head.
21. She for a long time
22. He isn't back yet. I think he to the bank.
23. This time they too far.
24. This site moved to a new server
25. There you are. Where ?