make money

Normally “Make” – implies the creation of something whereas “Do” – implies the carrying out of
something, but there are exceptions. These words are also found in many expressions.TO DOTO MAKE
work, housework, the ironing
a job, an exercise, an examination
a test
the washing-up / shopping
lessons / one's hair
good /harm
a good turn/deed do the washing-
one's best / one's duty up
business
a favour
homework
a crossword
a dress, a cake, coffee
a mistake /an appointment
the bed / a fortune /money
friends with / an enemy of
a noise /peace / an agreement / a bargain
improvements /progress
the most of something
Complete these sentencesa copy using/ preparations
either « make » or « do » in its appropriate tense or form:
/ an arrangement
a fuss of / trouble / a fool of
A glass of wine would …………………………. fun ofyou
/ upgood
one's tonight.
mind
sure of something/ an effort
“Where is Jane?” “She’s …………………………….. the beds, I think.
a profit / a loss
We must get some new curtains ……………………………….
They’ve …………………………………… him the Chairman of the Board.
Have you …………………………………….. a lot of work today?
They seem to be …………………………….. a lot of changed in the office.
We didn’t feel like …………………………… anything so we went home early.
I’m afraid you’ll have to ……………………………. this report again, there’s a mistake.
I think I’ll …………………………….. my homework now and get it finished with.
I’m sure Daniel could ………………………………. a bookcase out of these pieces of wood.
What have you …………………………. with the scissors, Tom? I can’t find them.

Choose between the two possibilities for each sentence:

Excuse me, but I have to ___ a telephone call.
a. do
b. make
She hadn’t ___ her best so she failed the exam.
a. done
b. made
It was the first time she hadn’t ___ the beds.
a. done
b. made
She was late so she didn't ___ breakfast for them.
a. do
b. make
He ___ his homework, but forgot to bring it to school.
a. did
b. made

I had to ___ an appointment with the dentist before leaving for work.