DO YOU KNOW HOW TO USE DO and MAKE PROPERLY? Make vs. Do
The verbs "make" and "do" are often confused by Spanish-speakers because both words mean "hacer." The verb "make" in English is generally used with the meaning of "create" while "do" is usually used with activities. Following is a list of expressions used with make and expressions used with do.
MAKE
(Generalmente tiene el significado de "crear.")
make a scene = causar un escándalo
make plans = hacer planes
make an offer = hacer una oferta
make a suggestion = hacer una sugerencia
make a decision = hacer una decisión
make a bed = tender la cama
make an effort = hacer un esfuerzo
make an excuse = hacer una excusa
make a mistake = hacer un error
make a noise = hacer ruido
make a phone call = hacer una llamada
make money = hacer dinero
make dinner = hacer la cena
make trouble = hacer problemas
make a list = hacer una lista
DO
(Generalmente se usa con actividades.)
do the shopping = hacer las compras
do work = hacer el trabajo
do homework = hacer la tarea
do housework = hacer los quehaceres de la casa
do the cleaning = hacer la limpieza
do the dishes = lavar los platos
do gardening = hacer jardinería
do something interesting = hacer algo interesante
do a good job = hacer un buen trabajo
do business = hacer negocios
do errands = hacer mandados
do a favor = hacer un favor
do a puzzle = hacer un rompecabezas
do exercise = hacer ejercicio
do a quiz = hacer una prueba
NOW... TEST YOURSELF....
Select the correct verb.
1. I need to _____ my shopping today.
2. I need to_____ a list of what I have to buy.
3. We will ______ plans for the birthday party.
4. I try not to ______ mistakes on tests.
5. Do you have a phone? I need to ______ a call.
6. I need to _____ my homework.
7. My children help me ______ the cleaning.
8. I always ______ a good job on my homework.
9. Will you _____ me a favor?
10. My husband sometimes helps me _____ dinner.
11. I like to ______ puzzles on the weekends.
12. I get nervous when I _____a quiz.
13. My children ______their beds every morning.
14. I will ______ an effort to finish the work.
15. I am getting fat. I need to ______ exercise.
16. I need to get a job so I can ______ money.
17. I need to ______ a decision quickly.
18. We will ______ an offer to buy the house.
19. I don't know what to do. Can you _____ a suggestion?
S H OW THIS PRACTICE TO YOUR TEACHER AND SEE HOW MUCH YOU LEARNED. BREAK A LEG!
