MAKE AND DO

MAKE:
To create, produce or construct something: he made a delicious cake.
To cause to be or happen: she made himself king. She made him angry.
To force somebody to do something: she made him do his homework again.
DO:
To perform certain tasks and activities: he did his homework. I did the cleaning/shopping/cookin/ironing
To perform actions which bring about a desired result: she is doing her hair / nails / room.
To talk about progress: how is she doing at school.
There are also certain fixed phrases with make and do.
Complete the following table:
MAKE

DO

MISTAKE
COURSE
NOISE
LOVE
DUTY
FAVOUR
EFFORT
BED
A CUP OF TEA
CLEANING
MONEY
APPOINTMENT
WASHING-UP
HOMEWORK
PLAN
DECISION
PHONE CALL
BUSINESS
Translate into English:
1. Bob me hizo un favor: cuando yo estaba planchando, el lavo los platos.
2. Que hiciste ayer?
3. No puedo cerrar esta caja. Tu hermano lo har.
4. A que se dedica tu esposa?
5. Mi madre hizo esos pasteles.
6. A veces hago yo el desayuno.
7. No hagas ruido. Jorge esta haciendo ejercicios de yoga.
8. Ayer hice dos exmenes.
9. No me gusta hacer mi cama, pero alguien tiene que hacerlo.
10. Haz la lista y yo hare las compras.

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Could you .............me a cup of tea?

I havent ..................my homework yet.
We would like everyone to ..............their beds every day and to ................some cleaning
Did you hear that they .................her president of the club?
Try not to ................a noise when you go upstairs.
it was a bad mistake. It was the worst mistake Ive ever...............
can you ...............me a favour? It depends what it is
I need to see the dentist but I havent..................an appointment
Im ................a course in photography at the moment. Its very good.