Do vs. Make

1. Do vs. Make

Do is used in:
Repetitive verbs
Obligations
Multiple actions
Replacing verbs
generally you can see it but you can’t touch it

2. Do – did - done

I do homework every evening.
I do the dishes (I wash the dishes, dry the dishes, put the
dishes away)
I did my hair tonight. (fix/cut/wash/whatever)

3. Make – made - made

Make is used in:
create
something you choose (you can’t see it but it is in your
mind)
producing
speaking
generally you can touch it

4.

Who made the first Apple computer?
Make a decision!
We have been making bicycles for fifty years now.
To make a speech.
Don’t make noise!

5.

You need to do something to make some money.
Do
Make
Do the laundry
Make the bed
Do the yard work
Make a call
Do business (work with smn)
Make excuses
Do a report
Make dinner/coffee
Do the nails
Make up your mind
Make a list
Make an exception