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  • She made a cake.
  • I've made us some coffee.
  • Did you really make those trousers?
  • What did you do at the weekend?
  • I didn't do anything yesterday.
  • She's fed up with doing everything herself. She needs some help.
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Make or Do: Learn the Difference with this Simple Guide

Have you ever asked yourself, Should I use make or do?

These two common verbs are used in hundreds of daily situations, but it can be easy to confuse them.

Once you learn the difference between these two verbs, your confidence when speaking English will grow.

And you will no longer have to feel frustrated every time you have to use one of them!

The Difference Between “Make” and “Do”

When to use the verb “make”, when to use the verb “do”, why are “make” and “do” commonly confused, frequent errors and exceptions, and one more thing....

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In general, “make” is used when you create, produce, or construct something physical or abstract (cannot be seen or touched). It implies bringing something into existence or causing a change.

Generally, “do” is used when you perform an action, complete a task, or engage in an activity without producing a tangible object (something you can see or touch). 

However, it’s important to note that there are exceptions and specific expressions where one word is used over the other. It takes practice to get used to using them correctly.

In the table below, you will find some of the most common collocations (words that usually go together) with “make” and “do.” 

To get a better grasp of (clearly understand) the main differences between these two verbs, you can watch the video below.

“Make” implies an act of creation, construction or production and is often closely related to activities such as cooking, baking and household duties.

I’m going to make some breakfast, would you like some?

What are you making for dinner? It smells delicious.

I made a chocolate cake last night.

“Make” in the sense of creation or construction can have some other meanings. Sometimes, we talk about making physical objects, but we can also talk about making intangible (non-physical) objects like a plan, a law or a decision.

The government needs to make new laws to protect the homeless citizens.

I’ve been making dresses for over 20 years because it’s my specialty.

You need to make a decision about which car you want to buy.

The verb “do” is more active and generally requires a specific action. It often involves tasks, obligations, or general activities.

If it helps, you can think of the world-famous Nike slogan: Just do it!

I try to do some exercise every day.

She is going to do some gardening this weekend.

We all did a lot of work yesterday.

“Do” is also commonly used in questions about daily activities . A general way to ask someone about their day is to say:

What did you do today?

The verb “do” is also frequently used with indefinite pronouns like “nothing,” “something” or “anything” to talk generally about actions:

Did you do anything today?

I did nothing all week.

Maybe tomorrow we can do something different. 

One of the most common usages of the verb “to do” is in the question:

What do you do?  

This question is understood to mean “What do you do for work?” or “What is your job, profession or career?”

In many languages, including Spanish and Italian, one verb is used to mean both “make” and “do.” This makes it hard for speakers of these languages to understand the difference between the two English verbs.

“Make” and “do” are also confusing because there is no standard rule that completely explains how to use both verbs. Instead, there are some loose definitions that help us understand their general meanings. There are also many exceptions that are contrary to (go against/oppose) these general definitions. 

Finally, these two verbs are difficult because they are both very common words that appear in many phrasal verbs and expressions. Sometimes, phrasal verbs do not match with the general definitions of “make” and “do,” so you just have to memorize them.

As a general rule, “make” implies construction or production, and “do” implies activities or actions. However, it is not always that simple.

I have noted some frequent errors that English students often make when they use these two verbs. You will find these common errors and their corrections below.

Try to pay attention when you hear one of these verbs to get more familiar with their different uses.

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The verbs "make" and "do" are two of the most common in the English language and two of the most easily confused. Although they both imply activity, they function differently in sentences. Generally speaking, "do" relates to physical tasks and activities that are vague or indefinite, while "make" refers to a specific outcome or object created by that activity. This guide will help you learn the difference between the two verbs.

Use the verb "do" to express daily activities or jobs. Notice that these are usually activities that produce no physical object.

  • I usually do my homework after dinner.
  • Both my mother and father do the housework.
  • I like to do the ironing while I watch TV.
  • Tom does a few jobs around the house.

General Ideas

"Do" is also used when speaking about things in general.

  • I'm not doing anything today.
  • He does everything for his mother.
  • She's doing nothing at the moment.

Expressions Using "Do"

There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb "do." These are collocations (verb/noun combinations) that are used in English.

  • A trip in the country will do you good.
  • Can you do me a favor?
  • We do business in countries around the world.

Constructing, Building, Creating

Use the verb "make" to express an activity that creates something tangible.

  • Let's make hamburgers this evening.
  • I made a cup of tea. Would you like some?
  • Look at the mess you made!
  • The verb "make" is also frequently used in expressions related to money .
  • Jennifer makes a lot of money at her job.
  • She made a huge profit off the last deal.
  • We made a two-year deal.

Expressions Using "Make"

There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb ​"make." In a number of cases the verb do seems more appropriate. These are standard collocations (verb/noun combinations) that are used in English.

  • I've made plans for the weekend.
  • I'll make an exception to the rule for you.
  • Let me make a telephone call.
  • Susan made a mistake on the report.

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Do vs make – what’s the difference between do and make.

Do and make are two important verbs in English. They are often confused because they are so similar.

This lesson shows you the difference between do and make and how to use them correctly in English. You can find the exercises at the bottom of the page.

Let’s get started!

When do you use do?

You can use the verb “do” in the following situations.

General Activities

Use “do” for general activities when you don’t use a specific verb:

  • I want to do something.
  • What are you doing?
  • What did you do yesterday?
  • There is a lot to do in Toronto.

Use “do” to talk about work:

  • What do you do? (What is your job?)
  • Who does the laundry in your house?
  • I don’t want to do any work today.
  • I hate doing the cleaning.
  • Have you done your homework?

“Do” can replace another more exact verb (but only when the meaning is clear from the situation). This is informal, but common in spoken English.

  • Do the exam (write/take the exam)
  • Do the dishes (wash the dishes)
  • Do the laundry (wash the laundry)

When do you use make?

The verb make can be used in these situations.

Construction/Creating

“Make” often expresses the idea of construction or creation:

  • I’ll make a cake for Anthony’s birthday.
  • This car was made in France.
  • Did you make this table yourself?

So, what’s the difference?

Let’s compare:

  • Do the shopping. (We don’t really create anything. We just “do” an activity.)
  • Make a cake. (We actually create something from nothing.)

In the next example, notice “make” is for creation (the cake) and “do” is for the general activity, even though we’re really talking about the same thing:

  • I must make Anthony’s cake. I’ll do it now.

Here are some examples of phrases with “do” and “make”:

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When should you use ‘do’ and ‘make’? The two common words can be confusing to language learners, and that’s why today we’re going to look at the differences and practise using the words!

How to use do

We use the verb ‘do’ when someone is working, or performing jobs and tasks that do not produce a physical object.            Mum! Can you help me do my homework?      I have to do my job.      She’s doing exercise.

We use ‘do’ when talking about activities in general.      We’re not doing anything tomorrow night!      I have done nothing all day.      Do you want to do something on Thursday?

You can also use ‘do’ informally to replace a verb with an obvious meaning.       I have to do my hair before dinner. (I have to style my hair before dinner.)       He’s doing the laundry. (He’s washing the laundry.)       Can you do the dishes, please? (Can you wash the dishes, please?)

How to use make

‘Make’ is typically used for actions that involve some kind of creation or production.       This wine is made in France.       Her bedroom door is made of wood.       My clothes are handmade. Food and meals are usually described using ‘make’       I’m making lunch.       Will you make a cake for John’s birthday?       He’s making coffee right now. ‘Make’ can also be used for a produced action or reaction, including sounds and plans and decisions      My parents made me clean my room.      That movie makes my mother cry.      I heard you make that noise.      Have you made the dinner reservation?      I hope you make a lot of friends this summer!

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  • Can you _____ dinner tonight? make do
  • The cat _____ loud sounds all night. makes does
  • I'm going to _____ an English course this summer! do make
  • Don't worry, I'm _____ the dishes tonight. making doing

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Do and Make are two verbs which frequently confuse students. Here we will learn about the difference between Do and Make and when to use each one.

When do you use DO?

DO is used as follows:

1. DO is used when talking about work, jobs or tasks . Note, they do not produce any physical object.

  • Have you done your homework?
  • I have guests visiting tonight so I should start doing the housework now.
  • I wouldn't like to do that job.

2. DO is used when we refer to activities in general without being specific . In these cases, we normally use words like thing, something, nothing, anything, everything etc.

  • Hurry up! I've got things to do !
  • Don't just stand there – do something!
  • Is there anything I can do to help you?

3. We sometimes use DO to replace a verb when the meaning is clear or obvious. This is more common in informal spoken English:

  • Do I need to do my hair? (do = brush or comb)
  • Have you done the dishes yet? (done = washed)
  • I'll do the kitchen if you do the lawns (do = clean, do = mow)

Remember Do can also be as an auxiliary verb (for making questions in the present tense - Do you like chocolate?) For more about Do used in this case, see our page about Do vs Does . Here we will be talking about Do as a normal verb.

When do you use MAKE?

Make is for producing, constructing, creating or building something new.

It is also used to indicate the origin of a product or the materials that are used to make something.

  • His wedding ring is made of gold.
  • The house was made of adobe.
  • Wine is made from grapes.
  • The watches were made in Switzerland

We also use Make for producing an action or reaction :

  • Onions make your eyes water.
  • You make me happy.
  • It’s not my fault. My brother made me do it!

You make before certain nouns about plans and decisions :

  • He has made arrangements to finish work early.
  • They're making plans for the weekend.
  • You need to make a decision right now.

We use Make with nouns about speaking and certain sounds :

  • She made a nice comment about my dress.
  • The baby is asleep so don't make any noise.
  • Can I use your phone to make a call?
  • Don't make a promise that you cannot keep.

We use Make with Food, Drink and Meals :

  • I made a cake for her birthday.
  • She made a cup of tea.
  • I must go now. I have to make dinner.

Compare Do and Make

A: You have to make a cake for Simon.

B: I’ll do it later.

Notice how in the response the verb DO is used. This is because the meaning is clear and to avoid saying “I’ll make it later.” which could sound repetitive.

Do vs. Make Comparison Chart

Common expressions with do and make.

The following expressions are set collocations (combinations of words that frequently appear together) that you need to learn:

Expressions with DO

The following words are normally used with Do :

  • a crossword
  • a favor / favour
  • an assignment
  • right (the right thing)
  • the gardening
  • the housework
  • the ironing
  • the laundry
  • the shopping
  • the washing
  • wrong (the wrong thing)
  • your homework

Expressions with MAKE

The following words are normally used with MAKE:

  • a complaint
  • a confession
  • a connection
  • a cup of coffee / tea
  • a difference
  • a discovery
  • a fool of yourself
  • a pass at someone
  • a phone call
  • a prediction
  • a reservation
  • a statement
  • a suggestion
  • alterations
  • an appointment
  • an announcement
  • an exception
  • an impression
  • an observation
  • arrangements
  • fun of someone
  • someone rich
  • someone smile
  • your mind up

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Let’s talk about verbs: make or do in English . These are two verbs that are very useful but also, in a way, they can be quite tricky to use. Today, we’re going to explain how to choose which of these English verbs to use , and we’ll give you some tips to help you understand the difference .

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Creating in English: Why’s It Different from Other Languages?

Think of the verb “to appoint” in the sense of “designate.” For example: “the President can appoint members of the government.” The noun form of this verb is “an appointment.” But “an appointment” can also translate as an “appointment,” like a meeting that you can schedule with a doctor or a banker. However, in that case, the verb “to appoint” is not the right verb. You need a kind of “spare verb” to express the action of calling the doctor or the bank to ask for an appointment. Here, in English, we’d say: “make an appointment.”

To make and to do are two verbs that express “creation” in English, creating something or doing an action. Some languages have a specific verb that allows you to talk about actions that do not have their own verb . It’s “ hacer ” in Spanish, “ f are ” in Italian, “ faire ” in French, “ fazer ” in Portuguese, etc. It’s a single verb that covers all other situations. And in English, what makes the situation very confusing is that there isn’t just one verb… but two. The two most common verbs used to translate this idea are: to make and to do . That’s why it can be difficult for English learners to decide which one to use in a given situation.

How to Know When to Use Which Verb: Make or Do in English?

So, is it make or do in English? Fortunately, we have a very simple trick that works most of the time. Just ask yourself the question: does the action create something new?

  • If the answer is yes, then you will probably need to use the verb to make
  • If the answer is no, you will probably need to use the verb to do.

Some examples to help you understand whether to use make or do in English:

  • Do we say to make or to do a cup of tea ?

Remember, just ask yourself: are you creating something new? Here, you take hot water and tea leaves, and you combine them to make a new, hot drink. So yes, you are creating something completely new: a concrete “object” that did not exist before. So we say, “ to make tea, coffee, smoothies ” and other foods or drinks.

MosaTip : in the UK, you might hear someone say, “Make us a brew!” They’re asking you to make them a cup of tea!

  • Next, do we say: to make or to do our hair ?

Are you creating something new? No, usually, we do not add new hair to our head. We simply rearrange our hair for a different look. So this time, we say to do our hair,  the same as when we do our nails and do our makeup .

MosaTip : That’s why a hairstyle is sometimes called a hair do !

Household chores

  • Do we say to make or to do the dishes ?

Again, are you creating something new? No, you’re removing the dirt from the dishes that already exist. So we’ll say “ I  do ” when we talk about things like the dishes, the laundry, the housework, and the cleaning.

  • Last one: do we say to make or to do noise ?

Are you creating something new? Sure, you’re adding sound to silence by using your mouth, a guitar, or pots and pans. So here, we say to make noise and to make music .

MosaTip : That’s why at music festivals and live performances, you’ll often hear singers tell the audience to “Make some noise!”

Is it getting a bit clearer now? As with any hack, it doesn’t work perfectly 100% of the time. But it’s a great starting point. The more you read and use the verbs make or do in English, the better you will be able to remember them and choose which to use.

Another option: find a more specific verb!

Another tip is that if you have doubts about the verb to use and can’t decide, use neither! Find a more precise verb to say the same thing or evoke the same action.

For example, if you’re hesitating between make your homework or do your homework, you can always say “I’m going to work on my homework.” Stuck between make a cake and do a cake ? Why not say “I’m going to bake a cake”? Is it make a decision or do a decision ? Just say “I’m going to decide.” Paint your nails rather than doing them, and earn money rather than make  it.

And don’t forget, the verb to finish is another verb that you can use in a lot of situations to replace make or do in English. For example: “ I need to finish this video. ” Speaking of which…

Make or Do in English: Abbe’s Video Summary

These tips come from a video on English grammar recorded by Abbe, our English teacher. You can watch her video on our YouTube page or below. This video was recorded in English (to help you with your learning!). But don’t worry, you can turn on subtitles (in 6 different languages). And you can reduce the playback speed if necessary by clicking on the gear in the bottom right corner of the video. Enjoy!

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Tell your manager to speak more slowly!

Hi I would like to tell you,I have problem with listen.When I listen a lesson as quick I forget.I need your advice to going be better.Many Thanks Heman

The best way to remember something is to see or listen to it many, many times!

Thanks alot for the piece of information you gave to us And also the way you presented it was great.

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hi.plz slove my problum this word in garmmer.;bear; ;back; ;blow; ;beat; plz arranged the lesson

thanks very much

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well, you are extraordinary! I love your style, your lessons are very enjoyable, don`t stop :)

thank you…you are a great teacher…I hope I can be a good teacheras you are 5 years later…

Thanks a lot Ronnie . i love your style of teaching and also lessons .

You scored 4 out of 5.

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Thanks a lot Ronnie. You’re great. I really enjoy your lessons. Greetings from Brazil.

Thank you so much.

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I love your teaching so much , many thanks Appreciated

My compliment!

Hi Ronnie. I have problem between idioms and phrasal verbs.So please tell me what do i??Because I’m really confused that where can we use the normal verbs and phrasal verbs and idioms.so please tell me i’m really confused.So please help me and give me your some advise. And one more question that where can we use the having word and hell.. Example is…. What the hell and you having us etc………… i hope you would understand what i want to say you…………….

Thank you. You’re really cute :D

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Everything is very clear Ronnie, Thanks Jayathilake Sri Lanka

really it’s a very usful video for veiwers ….. really today i learn do & make … i understood thx a lot

Wow, i fell luck i found this website ! Thanks a lot to you all teachers ! I’m from Rio de Janeiro – Brazil and you can bet that i’ll come everyday !

My score was 4/5 !

Thanks you!! a lot

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That’s it! I made five points. Teacher, i have some questions and i guess you’re the one to solve them. I always make mistakes with “IN”, “AT” and “ON”. Is there a way to know when we have to use each of them ?

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Thanks a lot Ronnie!

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hey Ronnie ! thanks for the lesson :) i like your way of teaching it’s so exinting !

Thank you Ronnie to your advice , I will try it in the future .

Thank you for providing the correct usage of do and make.I really appriciate your help.

Hi Ronnie… Thanks alot for your Lessons…..

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Hi, Ronnie. Your lessons are really amazing. They are designed so fantastically that we can bring them into practical use soon after listening to them.

Hi Ronnie. I have problem between idioms and phrasal verbs.So please tell me what do i??Because I’m really confused that where can we use the normal verbs and phrasal verbs and idioms.so please tell me i’m really confused.So please help me and give me your some advise. And one more question that where can we use the having word and hell.. Example is…. What the hell and you having us etc………… i hope you would understand what i want to say you…………….

It’s a very useful lesson! And yes, They are kinda confusing.

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many many thanks Ronnei,

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Mrs. Ronmie, thank you very much for your clear explanation, but I want to ask about something! when you were explaining, at once you said the word ( creating ), and you also said the same word but in a different order, which is ( creation ). I believe both of them were used as nouns, could you please tell us the difference between both. I have had this question for a long time, but I hope it’s going to be clear enough to me by your answer. The same thing with the word ( communicating ), and the word ( communication. I also know when we add the ING to a verb, it changes to a noun, so I have an idea about how the gerund goes, but knowing the differences between ( creating, and creation ) is not clear enough to me. Thank you.

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Creating = present continuous. “I am creating a necklace.” Creation = noun. “My creation is a necklace.”

Thank you very much Mrs. Ronnie,,

thank you for the lessons teacher Ronnie :) 5 out 5 yes!

Ronnie, I desperately need help about pronunciation. Just tell me how am I supposed to pronounce endings of specific words such se PRONUNCIATION, CALCULATION, AVIATION? I used to pronounce it, for example /pr-nan-si-ei-sn/, but after I’ve watched your lesson where you said we should pronounce /pr-nan-si-ei-sin/. I mixed all those words in my head, and everything I used to know, now I don’t. Please tell me hoe to pronounce them :(

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They all end in “shin”. Cal-ku-lay-shin. A-v-a-shin

Hi Ronnie, many confuses to pronoun vocabulary in English at first word: Ex: aviation from you A-v-a-shin but someone read ei-vi-ei-shion or idea read ai-dia but Indian not read ai…..ete. could you show me how to indicate reading the words. thanks

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Hello Sir, i am very glade form youer teaching but i have a one quishion. can we use short form in english like u r (youer) and 2 buzy (to buzy )

nice job Ronnie, tell me is their difference in American English and Canadian and Australian

Awesome video’s… Thank you…..

Awesome video’s…:-) Thank you….

your great person and we never meet but i think your the best thanx

Thanks Madam Ronnie you are great that you are providing good communication skills .You delivered lecture DO ,Make . I want to ask you Is this correct use of DO, Make ?

Do the dishes . I am doing dishes . Did you not do dishes ?

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Great work! But you need to say “the dishes” in all the sentences!

I made it.thanks Ronnie to give me full marks

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Hi Ronnie.First of all you’re the great teacher.You’re my best teacher.But i have a problem.I’m facing IELTS exam end of this year please give me some advices for decrease my tension,I’m waiting for your advice……….

Don’t worry about it – just try your best and you will do well!

Hi Ronnie, you’re a great teacher.I realy like you lessons

hi ronnie, ur good at ur teaching can u make a video on if clause and unless I am bit confused with that…………….. waiting for ur replay……. Harin

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OK I will try to make a video for you!

Thank you very much Ronnie

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Hi, Ronnie! I hope you’re doing great. Sorry to bother you by my irrelevant questions but I really don’t know anyone who can help me more than you! I’ve 3 questions concerning syntax. 1) What is the present third-person singular (s 3d) of “have” and “be”? 2)If I asked you to fill out the noun paradigms of: fish, clothes, physics and measles, what would you write in the “-s plural” column for each one? 3) When filling out the comparable paradigms, I fail to know which adjectives take the -ER cp and -SP cp (like healthy, healthier, healthiest), and which adjectives don’t but rather be proceeded by more and most (like honest, more honest, most honest). Could you tell me a rule or a solution for this problem, please? Thanks in advance and I really hope that I don’t annoy you!

1) They 2) fish -fish (OR fishes if you are talking about different species of fish). clothes-clothes, measles-measles. 3) If the adjective has 1-2 syllables, you use – er -est. If the adjective has 2 or more syllables, add more/the most. The problem is that these rules overlap (2 syllables) Two-syllable adjectives ending in –er, -le, or –ow – ous -ed -est ……add –er and –est to form the comparative and superlative forms. Some 2-syllable adjectives can use BOTH !!!!!!!! clever gentle friendly quiet simple

Thanks, Ronnie, very useful lesson

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Hi Ronnie, I watched your video on q&a in job interview. I went for a job interview last week, I didn’t get the job however that was the best interview I have had in a long time, many thanks! Alison

Hi! Miss Ronnie p;z solve my problem for the words glisten, glitter, shine, gleam, glow, sparkle, shimmer, bright plz make a lesson for these words Thank you

Ok I will try!

Hi Ronnie. Congratulations. You’re a great teacher. I liked your lesson so much. Watching you to teach, the English language seems very easy. Thank you for help me learn English.

Ronnie, really my back ground to be rural but really enjoyed and understood ur session…!if it possible can u send any English material to my mail Id.

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great lesson,but my question is what is the difference between close and near?

They are the same. Except we have to say close + to and near we NEVER use a preposition!! I live near the river. I live close to the river!

Hellow There will iam junaid alam i have been following your lessons closely and i am of the view that you that are the best teacher believe me . Maam i am going to take toefl test this january and i am having difficulty dealing with expression like that is and oh yes and many others Can you help me out in this regard i will be really thank ful i really need your help.

Thanks ronnie for giving us good topics to learn. i really appreciate on how you deliver your teaching.

Hi teacher I Arabian, I would speak English can you my friend via messenger please ^_^

I am an Arab sorry ^_^

great Ronnie Gianfranco

I’ve done 5 of 5!!! Very useful lesson. Thank You!!!

Hello my dearest teacher Ronnie,your style of teaching is very well.I am from India and want to work in USA.So help me to improve my English.Thanks a lot.

thanks a lot. this’s realy great!

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hello rannie I just wanted 2say THANK YOU ( you r the best )

Tks Ronnie. You’re so kind. Lily from Brazil

Hi Ronnie thank you thank you thank you :) You have a beutiful way to teach us and i love it I saw your leasons in youtybe then I enthusiastic to learn more , Then I SignUp in this site:) “sorry for spelling ;)”

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I like the way you teach RRRonnie THANK YOU…….. I used to live in the USA but now I live in Mexico city and Im a teacher and I have alot of problems in teaching.I DONT wanna bother you, I JUST WANNA have a friend like you…right now were in vacatios 10 days..do you vave some tips to teach adjectives and adverbs.than you again talk to later

Search the site for adjective and adverb – there is a video for it! Good luck!

Do you do this about yourself. your a hart worker,you are a good person. I wish i can be like you.Merry Christmas and a happy new year

hi miss ronnie thank for all your lessons … i really like it .. but im new in thes web & i dont know from where to start on .so if you can help me and tell me from where to start

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Ronnie, how i can play your lesson continue?

sooooooooooooooooooooooooooo gooooooooooooooood

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hi that,s great lesson

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hi Ronnie I want to ask about If someone didn’t understand me I can say don’t get me wrong . Is that correct ? please correct me If I’m not mistaken thanks….

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No – we use don;t get me wrong when we are justifying our opinion. Ex… I hate Christmas. Don’t get me wrong I like the food, just not the shopping.

Ronnie you are the best teacher. Thank you for this lesson!

Ronnie, you are just hilarious teacher! That vacuum looked like a armchair with a sucking dust bottom! that is an idea for a new generation vacuums! :)

thank you so much ronnie , you are great because your lessons are very clear and funny ,thank you and merry christmas

Hi Ronnie can you help me.(when Iam writing Ihave some mastek) Ex v-f-ph

Hi Ronie the lesson it’s very helpfull and very clearly thanks a lot happy new year.

Hi Ronnie i would like to say tanks-for helping me to improve English .and i always looked your videos keep it up . but one thing i want to ask you .there is a problem in me when every thing i understand but i can’t remember it so can you give me some ways to recognize my lesson ? OK I am waiting for you to answer my questons

THe only way to remember anything is to repeat and review it!

dear ronnine,you have an excellent teaching method. I love it.keep it up

hi Ronnie, you are nice teacher. thank you for this exercise.

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Thank you But if it is possible to let the quota be a good interpreter Thanks once again (in other words what you are saying is written on screen)

HI Ronnie, You are a very nice person and a good teacher. I like you a lot. thanks for you

hi Ronnie, thanks for lesson

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Hi Ronnie teacher. I want to speak in english plz help me.

Ronnie, thank U so much. I understood everything that you said, I hope with your lessons I will improve my English. Thank U.

Madam Ronnie You are a good tutor, and describing things very clearly thanks a lot

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that a great lesson, thank you Ronnie

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Good evening my teacher , realy you are very exclent teacher . Thank you

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Madam Ronnie you are the best teacher . thank u so much .i understanding everything you said but i have writing and pronunciation problem so what you advise me to do madam

As far as pronunciation = listen and repeat English phrases! Writing = write a diary everyday.

hey! Ronnie its a great lesson love ya

thx very much,so interesting

awww i got 3 out 5…mam how i can improve my english…?? what shuld i do…? plz tel me…i luv to speak englsh bt i can’t…help me mam…:(

If you are having trouble in grammar, you just need to review and practice the rule you are learning. Make example sentences to help you! If you love to speak that you CAN do it!!! Just don’t worry about making a mistake!

Thanks for leassons. You are very good teacher. From Azerbaijan

thank u am proud 2b 1 of your students

Thanks Ronnie,The first time I heard that’s word (Chores).Now ,I know that mean is housework .God bless you,you’re the best.

hello ronnie.ı trouble with preposoitions in english.in addition being used at sentences as location,date,adress,we need methods which is used long sentences.could you help me.thanks

http://www.engvid.com/prepositions-how-to-use-in-at-and-on-in-english/ http://www.engvid.com/prepositions-of-place-at-on-in-grammar/ http://www.engvid.com/how-to-give-directions-in-english/ Check out these lessons!

Ronnie,Many thanks for lesson. Could you please explain me the correct option of this sentence which is ” his car is not so good because its break does’nt work properly Or his car is not so good beacuse its break not works properly Or his car is not so good because its break not working properly”?

hello ronnie, thank you so much for your lesson , you are the best =), but please help me, I have a big problem with vocabulary and ” writing” I don’t know how to express or how to write correctly my text, and I’am worried about that, because I have the final baccalauriat exam in english this year, and I don’t know what to do, What do you advice me ? Thank you so much!!!!

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Write a diary in English about your life! Write a sentence everyday, the try 2 sentences, then 3!! Just write about what you did that day or how you feel or any exciting/bad news!

Ronnie, you are the best! Thanks a lot for your funny but important lessons.

Thank you, you are the best teacher, it is very accessibly and available

Thanks for your great job. :)

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hii Ronni thanks a lot for this lession .Ronni really you are a good teacher .you teach english in a better way but iam so confused in writing an essay ,tell me how to write an essay in english.If you can provide an english video lecture then please…….. Thenkew very much

Google “how to write an essay” – then you can have written examples! Good luck!

Hi Ronnie, Thank you so much for the lesson. I really like the way you’re teaching…

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i got 4 of 5 corretly…

i got 4 out of 5.. why “I make my homework every day after school” is wrong?

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You don’t make/create the homework – the teacher does!

HI, thank you for the lesson… i have a question, what does mean “to make do”.. i read that in the list of verbs… thank you very much!

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To make do = to use what little supplies you have!

I LOVE YOUR EXPLANATION, THANK YOU

Ronnie,thank you! You are a very talented teacher. I love all your lessons.I have a question. You wrote “You don’t make/create the homework – the teacher does!”, but do=wash

hi first of all thank you so much for this lesson really it’s good lesson. i would like to speak with teacher Ronnie in Skype if possible please because reality she’s best teacher for me. so i can’t know how i thank you hope to see you soon

s0 interesting….

you are a good teacher tnx a lot i learn something in this lessen

Hi Ronnie!! This is an interesting video!!! Thank you!!!

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Ronnie,Many thanks for lesson. Could you please explain me the differences among the verbs “take place, occur n happen?

They are all the same! However, in Canada/US we say happen more than occur/take place!

salam thnks ronnie ma’am u teach vry well.will u help us about all use of tenses.thnks

Hi Ronnie, once again a wonderful lesson! i just wanna know how do we pronounce ‘Chores’ in American English?? as i have been pronouncing it ‘kores’ n i heard it as ‘Chores’ from ur mouth…plz guide on the correct pronunciation of this word. Apart i have been taught british english since childhood so often there is little confusion in the pronunciation of words correctly and now i m keen on learning american english n wanna get fluency in the same as now i am staying in the US from past 6months,,, so plz suggest me ways to enhance my american ascent n fluency…(like sounds of R & T) Thanks in advance

It is not “k” it is CH like choo choo!

Thanks Ronnie. I’d like to see some examples with the phrase “to make do”. Thank you in advanced.

thanks alot teacher Ronnie.I wanna to ask you how to learn english fast what is the method Iam awaiting for reply.thenks second you are deadly

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Thanks….They you are teaching is just amaizing…

Mam i would like to thank 4r a best teaching u know we Asian are so weak in english .

What can I say you’re terrific. Loves from Izmir,TURKEY

Hi Ronnie,could you please send me 02 examples for ‘mess’.

5 out of 5…yey!!! thanks ronnie Mam..

thx u r the best one i love u sooooo much thx thx

Hi! Excellent substitution do-wash Great lesson, thanks a lot

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hi ronnie thanks for lesson

I’m Iraqi English teacher, but I’m interested in your lessons. You are mild and likeable, every one like to watch your Video lessons. Please can I get your new lessons on my email? your prompt action will be highly appreciated. profound regards

Sorry, I don’t know how to do that!

Hi there!!! Thanks a lot for your lessons. When you have enough time, I would you like to see a class concerning an unique word: “to figure out”. I hear it millions of times everyday, but sometimes I don´t know what it is meaning exactly. Ta-ta for now.

To figure out means to understand/comprehend something that may have taken a long time. Ex. I finally figured out what the problem was with my computer!

Ronnie I m a student in a high school and I love you a lot and I really wish u were my aunt.(I would spend all my time with u):) I watch your videos every week. u are really funny.If u come to Turkey I really wanna meet u.

i would like to say you are excellent teacher really i learn alot from you and your childhood trick awesome … tell me how can i over come my spelling mistakes and how can i improve writing like office emails and proposals ect..

As far as spelling mistakes, you should install spell check so that the computer corrects the spelling mistakes for you!

Ronnie thank youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

hello >>> ronnie i really thanks you so i have questions?

1_ what is the difference between this two sentences :

who did eat the chicken ?

who ate the chicken?

and when we use each one please explain

2_ i heard a singer said :

she dont sleep

but why he used dont i should be doesnt

and i also heard one said:

she lookin at me

why he did not put” is ” please explain >>>>>>>>>>>finally thanks

who ate the chicken? = correct. who did eat the chicken? = wrong = you can only have 1 verb in this sentence. Singers NEVER use correct grammar!

thank you Ronnie your way is very fantastic

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thanks for this explanation. I’ve learned by heart DO and MAKE before I visit this www. but made a mistake sometimes. You did a great job for me: Do = wash, make = creation. Bravo

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Hello, would you like to lern English together protanya?

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Thanks a lot teacher Ronnie i love the way you’re teaching. well, i got some difficulties with ” active voice/passive voice” and ” direct speech/indirect speech in english i don’t know if you’re already made some videos lessons on them, if yes i’d like to have the link. Thank you so much. Jude from Haiti.

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The direct/indirect speech video will be up soon! Go to the site search for “passive”, there is a lesson for you!

hello madame, i faced problem of different between Do and MAKE , know i am very clear about it. i am confused about ON and IN (on leave , in leave) please help me on this chores

Search for “prepositions” on the site – there are many lessons to help you! Leave on = keep on top of something. Leave in = keep inside of something!

Thanks a lot Ronnie. I dont understand “I have to vacuum” it means “I do the vacuuming” or “I need to vacuum”? pls help

“I need to vacuum”

Hello Ronnie again i wanna dustareb you that several i tolled you a bout tag question but didn’t answer me why if you thought a bout that plz sand me the link to find it out okay wish you don;t mind that love you all by

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http://www.engvid.com/english-grammar-tag-questions/

thanks ronnie i learnt a lot from tag question what ever you thought us again thanks from the core of may heart love you all

Hai Ronnie ! Could you answer me these questions:

1. The phrases ‘ me too’ or ‘ mine too’. Which is the correct? Why?

2. Which the sentences is correct? ‘ Do you done your homework’ or ‘ Do you finished your homework?

3. If we are in university, the lecturer give me some exercise. Can we say that exercises is treated as ‘ homework’ or ‘ assessment’ or ‘ exercise’ other? Why?

I hope to hear back from you soon. Thank you kindly!

With regards, Fong

thnks for the lesson .

thanks good lesson

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i love your teaching way…:)

Hi Ronnie, you have a funny way to teach, I love it! I want to ask you, when should I to use the progressive form?, for example: “I like working”, “what do you like doing?” (I have seen these sentences in a handbook) sincerely I would write them: “I like to work”, “what do you like to do?” Thanks for your help, Ronnie. Best wishes.

Check out this lesson to help you! http://www.engvid.com/gerund-or-infinitive/

i am dalmar i want to learn engilsh how can i learn in english plz

my name is nuune i want to learn enlish plz help me from nuune cadde

Hi Ronnie i love your lessons you too much good. After i learn your teaching now i am able to write you some thing. thank you so much and God give you a better life. bye take care your self.

Hi Ronnie, very good lessons could you recommend me a good and easy book for speaking, grammar and with a lot of exercises. Thanks

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Sorry, I do not know any good textbooks to help you!

The way you deliver your lessons is quite interesting and amusing. Thanks.

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hello ronnie,

you’re a good english teacher and all of your lesson’s are very excellent!.but i suggest one thing,could you add “subtitles” in your video so we can understand you well,

I don’t know how to do that…sorry!

Thanks for answering my comment, I want you recommend me an good english workbooks for grammar and for speaking

Sorry, I really don’t know any good workbooks…I think they are all pretty much the same. If you want to learn slang….you can get a series of books called “Slangman”. http://www.slangmanpub.com/

hey ronnie! correct me… i’m busy in house chores. i’m busy with house chores.

I’m busy with house chores.

I have so many chores .soI dnt get more time to watch engvid lessons.but I make my bed anddo the launtry.Im fromKERALAinINDIA..I want to get a penfriend to improve my english.KERALA is aGODs on country.Ialso invite all of you kerala.

Ronnie this video is very useful, thanks a lot

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I’m back…Thank you Ronnie.

hi guys! im doing private lessons to a girl about thirty years old and we ware friends and its the first time i do this job. what are the very first lessons to do for the level of beginner?

Teacher, making a mess means we tidy something, isn’t it?

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No! Making a mess is the opposite of tidy. Make a mess = dirty!

I was born in C anada too!

Many thanks Ronnie

Ronnie I’m very confused among thse words : washroom ,bathroom toilet,lavatory ,prissy ,Latrine. can you explain them to me please and may allah reward you highest paradise

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Thank very much Ronnie it has been so good!

Thank you so much Madam, you’re the best.

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thanks alot

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Thanks a lot ,,,,

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I love this website!

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hello dear Ronnel i am sayed naqib sahar i one request u that when u make u r new video plz sand it to may Emil address okay love u all

Sorry, I cannot send videos to your email!

Excellent lesson Ronnie!!!

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Hi, can i say: i´ll make the dishes, or i´ll make laundry, or i´ll do the bed, or i´ll do my lunch. is taht correct?.

NO. Watch the lesson again.

Hi Ronnie! Thanks for God we have teacher like you. You are great!! I´ve been watching you classes few days ago and I really appreciated them. You are a very special teacher. Bye!

Ronnie, You are a very nice person and a excellent teacher.

thanks ronnie. i got 5 out of 5 ,

thanks i benefit your lesson

i got 5 out of 5 thank u for teaching us.

hi ronnie thank u from morocco nice teacher love u we invite u to morocco

Teacher You’re a so great, You got a felling, thanks for the way You teach

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Thank you very much ronnie, you are nice teacher as always

Ronnie I don’t understood you said that “do”is when been wash like the floor and etc… but “Do the homework” was strange because you don’t wash the homework (kkk)For me understand better can you explain for me ? THANKS SO MUCH YOU’RE THE BEST !!

I’m waiting for answers!! kisses

Thank you very much!! I’m Mongolian.. And do you know Mongolia?

Thanks a bundle.

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thankz a lot. you are a good teacher.

Let me tell you, you’re the best teacher. I love the way you teach people.

Vacume or Vacuume ?

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i now notice that – vacuum not vacuume :)

Many thanks i really leaned.and wish you all the best

hi can i participate in your chat?i want to improve my English language

Dearest Ronnie, I would like to say that your lessons are fantastic! Every night i access the Internet to watch your videos. Thanks for all!

hi Ronnie, do you have any video such as (any,some,much)

Thank you teacher.

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Ronnie your each and every lecture is extremely useful for me.

Teacher Ronnie thank you so much, this lesson reminds me of my childhood friend that normally visits me. he was a good boy that does his housework before going out to play, we used to play together before heading either his house or mine to have a lunch. Thank you Ronnie and all the entire staffs of envid , you people are wonderful. kudos

Thank you so much for your lessons its so useful for us.

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thank you Ronni. It is so useful for me.

u r awesome dear but onething u mentioned here about some interview questions and answers about that plzzzzzzzzz its a kind request thank u…bye

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5/5 Thanks a looooot Ronni ^^

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how can i use if ,were,would,and will the proper way tell me about all way

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your lesson as sweet as you are ^^

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Thank you very much for all the efforts .. Grateful to you ……

Hello Ronnie, I would like to say that your lessons are fantastic! Thank you so much…

you are awsomen! you make english so funny…thanks

thank you so much Ronnie. its the best lesson i found it in internet and you are the best Teacher. i liked your lesson so much Jamal. from. Libya

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I LOVE this lesson! It’s so good! It helped me a lot in my grammar! Waiting for more lessons!

I REALLY like this lesson!!

Hi my best teacher just i want say thank youuuuuu……….

dear ronnie : good afternoon you great teacher and good style lesson thanks

Thank you very much teacher Teacher can you help me ? Can you explane the phreasl verb do & make

Thanks Ms Ronnie. I loved your tips. Could you explain me about some slangs?. when you can speak or not. Thanks

Thanks I got 8

OK I got 10 Thanks dear Ronnie

yap i will got 5 out of 5 continue 4 times….

thanks for u r great job. i like u r site. i will improve my english help of u r site…. really thanks a lot..

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Hi, Ronnie, I hope you are doing great. I do like your way when you are teaching. Thank you and of all of you

Ronnie, hi! Could you please clear this up for me? Is it correct that making the bed means both making in look nice and tidy in the morning and prepare it before sleeping in the night? Thank you very much!

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Thanks teacher Ronnie you are unique person I know

Excuse me teacher Ronnie can you help me I want to learn English quickly what way I have to do I hope you help me

I’ve been watching some video of yours. You have a very good sense of humour I think. I like the way you talk and your facial expression. Everytime I watch your video, it makes smile. And thnks for your lesson.

Tanks for the lesson Ronnie. I´m improving day after day.

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Hey Ronnie, what are you up to? I really like your classes and I was wondering if you could teach us the most common phrasal verbs and idioms used in everyday conversation. Congrats, you’re an amazing teacher

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Dear Ronnie!thank you very much for ur english, ur explanations. U are a great specialist!

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Dear Ronnie You are lovely teacher and I am understanding your lesson. You are a great specialist

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Thank you very much.

Peculiar “attention-catching” teacher!

Claudio. (Italy)

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Tks. You’re a very good teacher!Congratulations!

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When I make my bed I create an art piece, awesome, I will never forget this. Kind regards

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You have to sleep more and don’t do chores at all. :)

You are cool!

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You made splendid explanation! Many thanks, Ronnie!!! :)

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Hi Ronnie I’m Redha and I’m from Algeria my English is not very strong but I understood every word you said in your videos. So thank you very much you are doing a great job here. Please I have a question : Is there an exception in the * DO&MAKE* lesson ?

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I understand from your lesson that I can say : I make a comment instead of : I do a comment.

Hi! Ronnie I have a question! What’s the Difference Between “prepare” and “cook”? I always confuse these words!!!! … Thank You!!!! =)

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I got 100% , seems like I do my housework perfectly. Thanks Ronnie you are always genuine.

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Oh oh I got perfect score again,I am feeling happy and excited to learn more

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how we use “used to”

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when we use “ever” and “forever”..?

After almost 2 months vacations I get 100 % in this lesson. Thanks.

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really you are great .. thank you

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this is the best site for learning english. thanks a lot!

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hi,ronnie. you are great..all the video i’ve seen,it helps me a lot…thank you very much and sorry for my grammar i dont know if its correct… can i have a request please? can you make a video or explain to me the proper usage of “WITH” ? i am confused when will i use it …. THANKS IN ADVANCE :) .. waiting for your reply..

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ohhh no, I got 3 from 5…..so bed.

Hi Ronnie,thank you for this video:-) You are the best.After this I dont have mess in my head , in my room only :-D

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hi,that was great.

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hi teacher : hope u r doing well to make means to create : why we use ( to do the homework ) thank u

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Hi Ronnie, you’re the best teacher, cause I understand almost everything you say…haha,but really, it’s truth. There are others teachers that speak too much fast and it’s like a mission impossible to understand what they’re saying. Hugs!!

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Hello Ronnie, Have you ever listen to I gotta feeling by black eyes pear? they sang “let’s do it, let’s do it, let’s do it” I think the song is a bout creative…. so why they said that still? it’s slang? it’s wrong? or i am wrong?

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I have a ?4U LOL

you are my best teacher thank you a lot for all the information

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can you give me some information ? because i love english but i’m not good in it

interesting lesson

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Thanks got 60%.

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Chores are:

*fun things we love to do

Hahaha.. I love your sense of humour, Ronnie :)

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thanks ronnie this video was really helpful, you are an excellent, after watching this video I solved my doubt.

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thanks ronnie this video was really helpful, you are an excellent teacher, after watching this video I solved my doubt.

you are so excellent teacher , ronnie . Thanks a lot :-)

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Thank you Ronnie, you are excellent and funny teacher. I ever learn using your videos.

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Interesting lesson. Thanks teacher Ronnie

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Hi Ronnie, I found your website on youtube and this is really a big help for me because I want to learn more about English. ;-)

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Excellent job easy explanation but I still confuse when I talk to some body but I do thank you very much

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i like it here. Just got a little confuse about that “homework” thing. we never wash our homework right? so i put ” make my homework”, where in a sense i know from the start that it should be ” do my homework”. har..har..har..

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thanks. You are my best teacher, Ronie. But I feel very boring because I don’t become better after longtime.

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thank Ronnie, I love your english class……..

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Thanks So mach Ronnie :)

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I like you and your lessons too, Ronnie. Thank ou very much!

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Hi Ronnie…. You are great. The way of teaching is excellent. Bravo babes

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wow 5/5 Hello thank you mis ronnie i wake up and i did the best today .i made my bed , made my breakfast and finally i did my dishes.

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Not too bad, thanks.

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Hey Ronnie, I’m Brzilian and you are helping a lot. Thanks so much!

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Thank you very much, Ronnie! Great class, teacher! And I really liked the drawing of the vacuum, :D See you later.

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Thanks a million Ronnie!!! You are my star :)

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Hi, Ronnie ! Thank you for the lesson. It was fun when you teach that’s make learning quick. Can you help me understanding the usage of Think, Feel, Sound and Believe. When and Where to use them? ?

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* Also “Seems” i forgot to mention it in earlier post.

*Also “Seems” i forgot to mention it in earlier post.

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or what a mess I made?

Thanks a lot ma’am Ronnie. I really had a problem with expressing myself when it comes to chores. As a result my performance on this quiz dropped by 20%, I used to get 100% in the previous Quizzes I took.

#Anyone feel free to correct me if I made any mistake on the statements above, either grammar, spelling or punctuation.

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Hi dearv ronnie, can I say I made my dinner?

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That’s a great lesson! I wish to understand the differences between do and make in housework!

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Hey Ronnie!!!!

Thanks a lot for help with expression, because I had very mistake with them. ^^

obs: sorry, for grammaticals wrongs or wrongs words

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Hi Ronnie :) can you tell me about what’s the different between (make time) & (do time) ?

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how are you ronnie my namis eba im mongolia im mining engineer i working for centerra gold gold mine that company is canada.so i want very very improve skill english.help me please

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Hello Mam !you teach very well and in simple way.I learn alot from your all lessons.Thank you mam.

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I’ve got through this lesson the right way of using MAKE or DO, often confused. I’m very happy. Thank you Ronnie.

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Hi Ronnie, very useful lesson again and very well done, thank you very much ;) By the way, i come back from Toronto,they speak very quickly, it was difficult for me to understand them but i had a great stay with my friends who live in there.

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Hello Ronnie, Love you so much. Thank you for all lesson if I want to speak English very well. How Do I do? Ronnie

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Thanks Ronnie. please could you please show me the different between “to make a time ” and to do a time “

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Hi Ronnie, you are my favorite teacher, thanks for your explanations. God bless you

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I got all the questions right. Thanks, Ronnie, you’re the best!!!!

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Hello, Ronnie, thanks a lot for these lesson. However,I have a question about “do my homework”, but not “make my homework”. you said–“do means wash, make means create”; they are different words but same meaning. Can I say “make my homework”? Please explain this rule for me, thank you very much.

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Hi Ronie i am writen from Djibouti…. i am a trainee english teacher in secondary school here…in Djibouti of course and specialy grade 10…okkk… first of all thank you for all of your lessons…but i have question concerning the passive voice…as i remember you made an exampl like an active voice …I eat the lunch and you made the passive voice the lunch was eaten…why??? Why not the lunch is eaten… thanks a lot…

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1oo%5 really happy for not making mistakes

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I always said for you,”Thank you.”

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Just because of your teaching style i can understand very easily and that’s the main reason which gives me 100% result. thanx miss Ronnie.

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Thank you! Ronnie many times i get these lessons late, i do not know if there are someone follow them live. please my teacher keep me posted!

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You got 5 correct out of 5.

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thanks for the lesson it was great. I gotta go becouse my wife asked me to do the dishes and the loundry and I do not know what to make for lunch.

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5/5! Good! I am lazy to do any housework.

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Make or Do my Homework?

  • Thread starter Luixmy
  • Start date Nov 2, 2008
  • Nov 2, 2008

They also asked me something like this: I can´t go with you because i have to ------- my homework A)MAKE B)DO C)HAVE D)MADE With this kind of questions they make me feel saaaaaadddd Thanksss!!!!!!!  

Broccolicious

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Hi there Don't feel sad! But I'm afraid you have to attempt an answer first, before we can help you. (And don't forget the capital 'I'!) Broc  

Oh! Of course! I forgot to put the answer I wrote! It was letter B, Do my homework. Thankss a lot!  

yourfairlady05

That's correct. You do homework. There are certain types of homework you can make, for example you can make a model for your homework, but the correct phrase is " do your homework"  

But why A) is incorrect?  

JamesM

We don't use "make" in this way in English, although many languages do. English often uses "do" where other languages use "make."  

vasko705

Luixmy said: But why A) is incorrect? Click to expand...
JamesM said: We don't use "make" in this way in English, although many languages do. English often uses "do" where other languages use "make." Click to expand...

The point I was trying to make, while still avoiding the use of other languages (this being English Only), is that this is an understandable confusion. Many languages would use words that would literally translate to "I make my homework" where we say "I do my homework." As tomy8s and Dimcl have said, "make" implies creation of something in this context. The teacher makes an exercise paper for the students by creating the exercises. The students do the exercises.  

GreenWhiteBlue

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In English, work of all kind is done , and not made . This includes the simple form "work", and any combined form built on it: The carpenters did their work skillfully. Students should do their schoolwork carefully. As Jane does her housework , she always listens to music on the radio. You must do your homework before you can go play.  

Tintazul

  • Sep 17, 2012

Hello, this might be quite an old thread but my question deals with this. Is it right if you say: I m ade all those difficult grammar exercises in ten minutes. It was amazing! Thanks a lot  

Bevj

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No, you don't make exercises, in the same way that you don't make homework. I did the exercises... I finished/completed/solved the exercises.... but not 'made'.  

ok thanks a lot  

  • Apr 5, 2013

Then if I'm a professional who create exercises to examinations, I might say for example 'I made some exercises for the English examination'.  

wandle

No, still not 'made'. The exam compiler might say, speaking to another examiner, 'I did these exercises'. A better choice is 'composed' or 'compiled'.  

Keith Bradford

Keith Bradford

I think that Daffyduck has the right idea: the only person who makes the exercises is their creator (a teacher or an examiner). The really strange thing is not the distinction between make and do , which other languages than English seem to lack. It's the fact that we make physical objects, but not (usually) intellectual ones. Poets and dramatists don't usually talk about making a poem or a play, like they did in the 16th century. So we have three words: You create or compose an intellectual work (exercises for the English examination, novel, symphony, computer program...). You make a physical object (bookcase, garden, knitted pullover...). You make abstractions (love, noise, trouble, work for other people to do...). You do things created by others (work, crossword puzzles, tasks, translations...).  

  • Apr 6, 2013

Thank you for the replies. I guess this is very commom doubt because in many languages there's only one verb usually used for all these situations. << deleted - this is English only >>  

Keith Bradford said: the only person who makes the exercises is their creator (a teacher or an examiner). Click to expand...
You create or compose an intellectual work (exercises for the English examination, novel, symphony, computer program...). You make a physical object (bookcase, garden, knitted pullover...). You make abstractions (love, noise, trouble, work for other people to do...). You do things created by others (work, crossword puzzles, tasks, translations...). Click to expand...
  • Apr 7, 2013
wandle said: That is true (as a question of fact); but it is also true that the creator of the exercise would not usually describe that in the words 'I made that exercise'. He or she would say 'I composed it' (speaking precisely) or 'I did it' (speaking more generally). Those are good, typical examples of how those verbs are used. Nevertheless, it remains true that the verb 'to do' can be correctly used instead in all these cases by someone who is not concerned at the time to be precise in choice of terms. Click to expand...
JamesM said: I disagree. I don't think you can say "Don't do trouble" instead of "Don't make trouble", for example. I certainly wouldn't. "I made love" doesn't work well as "I did love". Click to expand...

wolfbm1

  • Apr 8, 2013
Daffyduck said: Thank you for the replies. I guess this is very commom doubt because in many languages there's only one verb usually used for all these situations. << deleted - this is English only >> Click to expand...
  • Nov 1, 2014

Hey guys, I am new here. I know this thread is old, but do people actually understand if I say I make the homework? I know its wrong but can i compare it to saying "I am creating my homework."? So it sounds wrong but everybody does know I do my homework, thats what I mean? Or wouldnt people understandit in any way? So its a bad bad mistake nobody gets or a minor mistake which can be understood?  

panjandrum

  • Nov 2, 2014
Bhausen said: Hey guys, I am new here. I know this thread is old, but do people actually understand if I say I make the homework? ... Click to expand...
  • Nov 3, 2014

So it is understandable? I mean yes it is a mistake but often mistakes will be understood? so there woudlnt be a problem in terms of sense, or at least not that much to not understand it? ANd do you actually replace verbs with make? In germany we often do this, how is it in english. Can you say I make a cake, instead of bake, I make dinner, instead of cook, etc.? And if it is wrong, is it again understandable even though people recognize the msitake?  

Bhausen said: So it is understandable? I mean yes it is a mistake but often mistakes will be understood? so there woudlnt be a problem in terms of sense, or at least not that much to not understand it? ANd do you actually replace verbs with make? In germany we often do this, how is it in english. Can you say I make a cake, instead of bake, I make dinner, instead of cook, etc.? And if it is wrong, is it again understandable even though people recognize the msitake? Click to expand...

PaulQ

Dimcl said: "Make" means to create something. You are not "creating" your homework. "Do" means to accomplish something ie: "Our guests are arriving shortly. I must do the housework!" "It's almost time for bed and you still haven't done your homework?" Click to expand...
Bhausen said: So it is understandable? ... Click to expand...

Many teachers would use "prepare" in this context to mean create, or compile, or compose. "I've prepared an exercise on ..."  

Writing Prompt ~ Do or Make?

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Writing Prompt: Do you find it difficult to choose between “do” and “make” when you are writing or speaking? At times, these verbs can be quite similar in meaning, which is why they cause confusion. You need to become familiar with a lot of English expressions to know which one to choose. In general, “make” is used for the creation or building of something (Make your bed.), while “do” (as a main verb) is for a more general activity (Do your homework.). Study the differences between these two verbs. Then take the do or make quiz to check your understanding. Finally, demonstrate your understanding of the differences by writing a letter to a long lost friend. Tell your friend what you have been up to this year. Use many examples of do and make, including some of these common expressions .

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Grammar: When to Use Do, Does, and Did

Grammar: When to Use Do, Does, and Did

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Verbs are essential to creating complete sentences, as they help us express physical actions ( She jumped in the puddle) , mental actions ( He thought about puppies) , and states of being ( I am hungry) .

There are several types of verbs that can each be written in different tenses, so they can be tricky to work with, especially if English isn’t your first language . We’ve put together a guide to help you use one of the most common verbs, do , in your writing . Read on below to learn more!

Action Verbs

As the name suggests, action verbs are used to express actions completed by the subject of a sentence. The base verb do is conjugated according to the tense:

1. Present Tense

In the present tense, do takes the form do or does, depending on the subject:

Consider the following examples:

We do our homework every night.

   She does her homework every night.

2. Past Tense

In the simple past tense , the base verb do takes the form did with all subjects:

   We did our homework last night.

   She did her homework last night.

Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary , or helping verbs, are used with another base verb to create negative sentences, questions, or add emphasis. Here’s how do should be used as an auxiliary verb:

1. Negative Sentences

Following the same subject–verb pairings introduced above, we combine the auxiliaries do , does , and did with the adverb not to create negative sentences:

   We do not do our homework every night.

   She did not do her homework last night.

Note that we can combine the auxiliary and the adverb to create the contractions don’t , doesn’t , and didn’t . You simply remove the space between the two words and replace the letter o in not with an apostrophe (’).

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Contractions are more common in conversations and informal writing and typically shouldn’t be used in formal writing (e.g., academic or business).

2. Questions

To create questions, the auxiliary is combined with the infinitive of another verb in this way: auxiliary verb + subject + infinitive verb .

●  Simple present questions:

Do they sell children’s books?

Does he speak English?

Note that the third person verb speaks isn’t spelled with the s when paired with the auxiliary to form a question.

●  Simple past questions:

Did you buy anything at the bookstore?

Did he learn how to speak English?

Note that did indicates the past tense, so the main verbs don’t also take the past tense (i.e., bought and learned ).

3. Emphasis

In positive sentences, we can also combine the auxiliaries do , does , and did with the main verb to emphasize that something is true:

   We do sell children’s books.

   He did learn to speak English.

Try saying these sentences aloud and adding emphasis to the auxiliary terms with your tone. It adds a dramatic effect!

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Do or make ?

When we use do and make with noun phrases, do focuses on the process of acting or performing something, make emphasises more the product or outcome of an action:

When I was [action] doing the calculations, I [outcome] made two mistakes.
I [action] did some work for her last summer; I [outcome] made a pond in her garden.

Nouns which combine with do

I do the shopping on Fridays usually.
Could you do a job for me next week?
Who does the cooking in your house?

Nouns which combine with make

They made me an interesting offer of a job in Warsaw.
Not many building firms will make a profit this year.
I have to make a phone call.

Do as a main verb

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  1. 'Make homework' vs. 'do homework' in English

    We always use "do" with activities and "make" with objects that are being made. Just like we "do work", not "make work", we also "do homework", meaning the activity. The confusion arises from the fact that the most direct translation of "homework" into other languages often refers to the sheets of paper on which the ...

  2. Do or make ?

    Do or make ? - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary

  3. Make or Do

    Remember that make means create or produce, while do means perform or accomplish. You'll usually find make in sentences that include food, communications, money, products, and plans. Some examples include make baked chicken and make a fortune. Meanwhile, do is for housework, studies, and non-specific activities.

  4. Make or Do

    Here's some help. 1: We use 'make' when we create or construct something. For example: She made a cake. I've made us some coffee. Did you really make those trousers? 2: We use 'do' for general activities. In this case, 'do' is often used with 'something', 'nothing', 'anything' or 'everything':

  5. Do vs. Make: Difference between Do and Make in English • 7ESL

    Examples: do homework, do the dishes, do a good job; Make: The verb "make" is for creating or producing something tangible or intangible. It carries the sense of creation or construction. Examples: make a cake, make a decision, make friends; Memorize Common Collocations.

  6. Make or Do: Learn the Difference with this Simple Guide

    The Difference Between "Make" and "Do". In general, "make" is used when you create, produce, or construct something physical or abstract (cannot be seen or touched). It implies bringing something into existence or causing a change. Generally, "do" is used when you perform an action, complete a task, or engage in an activity ...

  7. Learn the Difference Between "Do" and "Make"

    Use the verb "do" to express daily activities or jobs. Notice that these are usually activities that produce no physical object. I usually do my homework after dinner. Both my mother and father do the housework. I like to do the ironing while I watch TV. Tom does a few jobs around the house. General Ideas

  8. What's the difference between do and make?

    Let's compare: Do the shopping. (We don't really create anything. We just "do" an activity.) Make a cake. (We actually create something from nothing.) In the next example, notice "make" is for creation (the cake) and "do" is for the general activity, even though we're really talking about the same thing: I must make Anthony ...

  9. Learn English: MAKE or DO? · engVid

    Do and make are some of the most used verbs in English, but they are regularly confused by English learners. ... Youll also learn collocations: words that often go with make and do, like do the dishes, do your homework, make dinner, make a call, and many more. Learning to use these two simple words correctly will make you sound much more fluent ...

  10. Do vs Make

    Do usually refers to the action of performing these activities, while make generally refers to the result. Do is usually used in collocations referring to the following topics: Study and work: do homework: I'll do my homework after dinner. do work: Joe does a lot of work in the evenings. do business: They are doing business in Japan. do an ...

  11. do OR make?

    make. ? It is not always easy to choose between do and make. Do can be an auxiliary verb ( Do you like coffee?) or a main verb (I did my homework yesterday). As an auxiliary verb, do has no meaning. It is necessary only for the grammatical structure. As a main verb do has a meaning, but the meaning is rather general.

  12. Do or Make

    You need to do your homework. I need to do a few chores this morning. Do is usually used in collocations referring to the following topics: Study and work: do homework: I'll do my homework after dinner. do work: Joe does a lot of work in the evenings. do a report: He hasn't done his report; do an assignment: I have a few assignments to do.

  13. Do or Make?

    How to use do. We use the verb 'do' when someone is working, or performing jobs and tasks that do not produce a physical object. Mum! Can you help me do my homework? I have to do my job. She's doing exercise. We use 'do' when talking about activities in general. We're not doing anything tomorrow night! I have done nothing all day.

  14. DO vs MAKE

    We use Make with Food, Drink and Meals:. I made a cake for her birthday.; She made a cup of tea.; I must go now. I have to make dinner.; Compare Do and Make. A: You have to make a cake for Simon.. B: I'll do it later.. Notice how in the response the verb DO is used. This is because the meaning is clear and to avoid saying "I'll make it later." which could sound repetitive.

  15. Should I Use 'Make' or 'Do'?

    Use "make" for when you create or produce something. Use "do" for actions you must do, like jobs or work, and for general activities, especially activities you repeat often. Let's look ...

  16. Make or Do

    Here, in English, we'd say: "make an appointment.". To make and to do are two verbs that express "creation" in English, creating something or doing an action. Some languages have a specific verb that allows you to talk about actions that do not have their own verb. It's " hacer " in Spanish, " fare " in Italian, " faire ...

  17. DO & MAKE

    Hello, Ronnie, thanks a lot for these lesson. However,I have a question about "do my homework", but not "make my homework". you said-"do means wash, make means create"; they are different words but same meaning. Can I say "make my homework"? Please explain this rule for me, thank you very much.

  18. Make or Do my Homework?

    Senior Member. USA. English - United States. Nov 2, 2008. #4. That's correct. You do homework. There are certain types of homework you can make, for example you can make a model for your homework, but the correct phrase is " do your homework". L.

  19. Writing Prompt ~ Do or Make?

    In general, "make" is used for the creation or building of something (Make your bed.), while "do" (as a main verb) is for a more general activity (Do your homework.). Study the differences between these two verbs. Then take the do or make quiz to check your understanding. Finally, demonstrate your understanding of the differences by ...

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    Do or make ? - English Grammar Today - a reference to written and spoken English grammar and usage - Cambridge Dictionary

  21. Grammar: When to Use Do, Does, and Did

    Consider the following examples: We did our homework last night. She did her homework last night.. Auxiliary Verbs. Auxiliary, or helping verbs, are used with another base verb to create negative sentences, questions, or add emphasis.Here's how do should be used as an auxiliary verb:. 1. Negative Sentences. Following the same subject-verb pairings introduced above, we combine the ...

  22. Do or make ?

    Do or make ? - gramática inglés y uso de palabras en "English Grammar Today" - Cambridge University Press

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