PRACTICE TEST ON “MAKE” AND “DO”

Exercise 1: Fill in the gap with the verb do/ make/ have and get a nd its appropriate form

1. Now come on, stop crying. You are _________________ about nothing

2. It is our tenth wedding anniversary and we are going to _________________ a big party to

celebrate

3. Neil's never really had a steady girlfriend as he finds it hard to _________________ a

commitment

4. Look, I am sorry about the argument we _________________ last night. I shouldn't have

lost my temper and started shouting

5. Fred and Keiko have just _________________ engaged and plan to _________________

married next year

6. I am pleased to see you've starting washing your own clothes at last. But why have I still got

to _________________ the ironing?

7. Sebastian is a really spoilt kid. He always _________________ his own way at home.

8. Look, we can't have a serious conversation if you are going to be so hysterical. You are just

_________________ no sense at all

9. Some men still fail to _________________ their fair share of housework

10. The film was a real "tear-jerker" and we all sat there at the end _________________ a

good cry

Exercise 2: Arrange the following words in to two groups, one with the verb “make” and

one with the "do"

a journey
the most of a course a mistake ONE’S DUTY an offer
business a suggestion room for the gardening a profit a discovery
a speech an excuse good a complaint an examination a mess
a will damage progress arrangements war work
fun of someone sure harm a bargain an attempt noise
a good job a choice one’s best A FAVOUR use of a commitment

Exercise 3: Fill in the blank with the correct form of "make" or "do"

1. You should never _________ the same mistake twice

2. He is the student who never _________ homework

3. Try not to _________ noise if you come home late

4. He has his faults but he always _________ his best

5. Thank you. It is a pleasure _________ business with you

6. I found my mother in the kitchen _________ a cake for my birthday

7. Would you _________ me a favour?

8. When I arrived the chairman had already _________ his speech

9. He has _________ a lot of money in the last few years

10. Have you _________ shopping yet?

11. The president promise to _________ everything in his power

12. He has _________ military service

13. I've never _________ a fuss about unimportant things

14. When i you are in Rome, _________ as the Romans _________

15. He _________ his reputation when he was in twenties and he_________ anything special

since then

16. The medicine will_________ you good

17. Do you know how to _________ coffee?

18. He _________ watch-repair

19. John has _________ sure that he’ll come tomorrow

20. She has_________a suggestion that we should have a rest

21. It doesn’t matter if you don’t come at first as long as _________ you _________ your best

22. They_________ of him whenever he wears his red hat

23. He’s _________ a big mistake when he changed his job

24. Many discoveries have been _________ century

25. His ghost story _________ hair stand on end

26. I’ve had a toothache for a week now. I must _________ an appointment to see the dentist

27. He _________ no attempt at escaping

28. Do you happen to know how old she is? Well, _________ a guess
 29. Please quiet. They are _________ a test

30. I want to _________ a phone call to Toronto, please

31. I had no time to _________ my beds this morning

32. He’s always _________ excuses for being late

33. They are _________arrangements for their holiday

34. She found that she couldn’t _________ research

35. It’s easier said than _________

36. What does he _________ for a living?

37. She never needs anyone to _________ her mind for her

38. Everything in the garden is _________ well

39. The patient is _________ quite well

40. Eat more food. It will _________ you good

41. Can you easily _________ yourself understood in English?

42. Smoking _________ more harm than good

43. The students are _________ translation

44. They are _________ preparations for their wedding

45. I’m afraid I have a complaint to _________.

46. He has_________ more films since 1980

47. He is a_________ -it-yourself person

48. He could _________ much better if only he _________ the effort

49. What are you saying doesn’t _________ sense

50. Has he _________ a decision?

51. Bosses can’t _________ without the services of secretaries

Exercise 4: Correct any incorrect uses of Quantifiers:

1. Our two children are very alike; everyone has red hair and green eyes

2. Which of these two umbrellas is yours? None

3. How much are these second- hand books? £ 1 every one

 4. You can go either way at the fork. They all lead to the beach

5. Is Phyllis a nurse or a dentist? Neither. She is a psychiatrist

6. I am afraid I know a few words of Italian so I can’t really communicate

7. All student is responsible for cleaning his own room

8. There seems a little point continuing our discussion if you are not prepared to make any

concessions

9. We asked a young couple for directions but none of them knew where the street was

10. We’re having a cocktail party for few close friends next Friday if you’d like to join us

11. Does either of them happen to live in Cavendish Road?

FURTHER TEST ON “MAKE” AND “DO”

Exercise 1: Cho dang đúng của “Make"và ''Do’'

1. Joe sold his old Ford and _________ a profit of $ 60

2. Come on, Jane! We’ve been waiting 20 minutes. Please _________ a decision

3. Alberto is always afraid of _________ mistakes when he speaks English

4. Next summer we’d like to_________ an Italian course in French

5. Don’t worry about your driving test. Just get in the car and _________ your best

6. In Britain, young men don’t have to _________ military service

7. Our company _________ most of its business with Europe

8. Do you mind waiting five minutes? I have to _________ a quick phone call.

9. I wish this house could clean itself. I hate _________ the housework

10. Her idea of pleasure is sitting in front of the TV _________ nothing.

Exercise 2: Điền vào ô trống với các dạng thích hợp của “Make"và ''Do'’.

Do up make up for Do away with Make for Do over

Make up Do with Make out Do without Make off

 1. Why did Bob ______________ so quickly I arrived?

2. We are ______________ our kitchen and we could ______________ with more paint.

3. John sent me a note yesterday and I can’t ______________ what he’s written.

4. Buying a house is expensive. We’ll have to ______________ a holiday this year.

5. A new house should ______________ no holiday.

6. We are ______________ our very old cooker and buying a new one.

7. We didn’t have a map; so we ______________ the hills hoping to find somewhere to stay.

8. He was ______________ by a gang of thugs after a football match.

9. The death penalty has been ______________in many European countries.

Exercise 3: Lựa chọn cấu trúc đúng của Make hoặc Do rồi điền vào ô trống.

One's Best Noise Military service A good impression A favour

Allowance Housework Excuses The best of A huge profit

1. Emily is very good at ______________ a bad situation.

2. Dad’s trying to sleep. Please don’t ______________.

3. As long as you ______________ in the test, it doesn't matter what marks you get

4. The business ______________ last year, but we are afraid it won't this year

5. Older children have to learn ______________ that their young siblings are less able to do

things than they are

6. It doesn’t matter if John passes or not, as long as he ______________

7. Companies that once ______________ are now going down.

8. His spelling isn’t very good, but you should ______________ the fact that he’s only seven

years old.

9. Dressing well for an interview helps you ______________

10. John still has to ______________. He has already been eighteen.

11. I don’t like doing ______________ but someone has to clean, wash, iron and cook.

12. The new secretary is always ______________ for her being late