Do or Make | Grammar Exercise

Do is sometimes confused with make. Do is a general purpose verb. It is used to talk about
indefinite activities. Do is sometimes confused with make.

Do is a general purpose verb. It is used to talk about indefinite activities. Make is mainly
used for constructing and creating. There are several common fixed expressions with do and
make. Fill in the blanks with do or make.

1. I have all the arrangements for the party.

done
made

We make arrangements.

2. Although he .. an attempt, he could not succeed.

did
made

The correct expression is make an attempt.

3. The teacher advised every student to . their best.

do
make

Do ones best is the correct expression.

4. We must .. exercise every day to stay healthy.

do
make

The correct expression is do exercise.

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5. Mari, who . my hair, has moved to another hairdressers.

does
makes

The correct expression is 'does one's hair'.

6. Will you me a favor?

do
make

The correct expression is 'do a favor'.

7. Can I a phone call?

do
make

We make a call.

8. He . money by selling scrap.

did
made

The correct expression is 'make money'.

9. We want to . peace with our neighbors.

make
do

We make peace or war.

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10. He didnt even an effort to get up.

did
make

11. I have not yet a decision.

made
done

We make a decision.

12. As you are not feeling well, I will . an exception and allow you to leave
early today.

make
do

We make an exception.

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Answers

1. I have made all the arrangements for the party.

2. Although he made an attempt, he could not succeed.
3. The teacher advised every student to do their best.
4. We must do exercise every day to stay healthy.
5. Mari, who does my hair, has moved to another hairdressers.
6. Will you do me a favor?
7. Can I make a phone call?
8. He made money by selling scrap.
9. We want to make peace with our neighbors.
10. He didnt even make an effort to get up.
11. I have not yet made a decision.
12. As you are not feeling well, I will make an exception and allow you to leave early today.

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