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1 Tick the correct sentence in each pair.
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As a general rule, if we talk about jobs and work,
‘we use do:
Ido the shopping, the washing up, the housework,
and I do a full-time job!
a Keeping fit isn't easy unless you make an effort
b_ keeping fit isn't easy unless you do an effort:
a Ahmed said he'd like to do a course in Excel.
b_ Ahmed said he'd like to make a course in Excel,
If we talk about creating or building something we use make:
Imade that!
Common expressions using make and do:
make an appointment, the bed, a decision, an effort, an excuse, friends, fun of someone,
a fuss, a mess, money, a noise, a phone call, a photocopy, a plan, progress, a promise, a
suggestion, a trip
do your best, business, a course, exercise, someone a favour, homework, the shopping,
sport, work
3 Complete each sentence using the correct form of make or do.
eroaar one
We need to .. a decision about which candidate should get the job.
He's used to . alot of business trips.
She's given me so much homework t
You're doing very well! You've
Ifyou practised more you wouldn't...
Can yor .. me a favour and drop me ‘off at the bank?
T've just tidied up! Who’ .. all this mess?
It’s not easy...... business with him when he's so unreliable.