Make vs. Do: Core Collocations

The verbs make and do are often confused in English because they translate to the exact same word in many other languages. As a general rule, we use do for actions, obligations, and repetitive tasks (like "do the laundry"), while make is used for creating, building, or producing something new (like "make a cup of tea").

In this challenge, you will practice common A2-level collocations for both verbs. You will help a dramatic camper who made a mistake, a dog complaining about an owner who has to do homework, and roommates figuring out who needs to do the dishes instead of making a mess. You will also see how to correctly ask someone to do a favor or promise to make a delicious pizza.

You'll work through 13 questions in single-choice, multi-choice, drop-down, and drag-and-drop formats to master these essential word pairs.

Try the quiz to check your knowledge!