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Make vs. Do

 

The verbs "make" and "do" are often confused by Spanish-speakers because both words mean "hacer."  The verb "make" in English is generally used with the meaning of "create" while "do" is usually used with activities.  Following is a list of expressions used with make and expressions used with do.

 

MAKE 
(Generalmente tiene el significado de "crear.")

make a scene = causar un escándalo
make plans = hacer planes
make an offer = hacer una oferta
make a suggestion = hacer una sugerencia          
make a decision = hacer una decisión
make a bed = tender la cama
make an effort = hacer un esfuerzo
make an excuse = hacer una excusa
make a mistake = hacer un error
make a noise = hacer ruido
make a phone call = hacer una llamada
make money = hacer dinero
make dinner = hacer la cena
make trouble = hacer problemas
make a list = hacer una lista

DO
(Generalmente se usa con actividades.)

do the shopping = hacer las compras
do work = hacer el trabajo
do homework = hacer la tarea
do housework = hacer los quehaceres de la casa
do the cleaning = hacer la limpieza
do the dishes = lavar los platos
do gardening = hacer jardinería
do something interesting = hacer algo interesante
do a good job = hacer un buen trabajo
do business = hacer negocios
do errands = hacer mandados
do a favor = hacer un favor
do a puzzle = hacer un rompecabezas
do exercise = hacer ejercicio
do a quiz = hacer una prueba (un examen)

 

Practice
On a piece of paper write a sentence example with each of the expressions with make or do.

example
My daughter made a scene at the supermarket when I refused to buy her some candy.

 

Practice
Select the correct verb.

1.  I need to my shopping today.
2.  I need to a list of what I have to buy.
3.  We will plans for the birthday party.
4.  I try not to mistakes on tests.
5.  Do you have a phone?  I need to a call.
6.  I need to my homework.
7.  My children help me the cleaning.
8.  I always a good job on my homework.
9.  I need to go to the supermarket, the bank, and the dry cleaners.  I don't like to errands.
10. Will you me a favor?
11. My husband sometimes helps me dinner.
12. I like to puzzles on the weekends.
13. I get nervous when I a quiz.
14. My children their beds every morning.
15. I will an effort to finish the work.
16. I am getting fat.  I need to exercise.
17. I need to get a job so I can money.
18. I need to a decision quickly.
19. We will an offer to buy the house.
20. I don't know what to do.  Can you a suggestion?

 

Instructions
Find the mistake in the following sentences.  Write the sentence correctly.

example
He are a student. 

1. I need to make my homework.  
    

2. I need to add vainilla to the recipe.  
    

3. Yesterday he maked a big mistake.  
    

4. Mix in salt and peper.  
    

5. I make exercise every morning.  
    

ANTES DE REVISAR
Si escribió dos espacios entre las palabras en lugar de uno, la computadora va a interpretar que es un error al revisar.  También asegure que escribió correctamente las letras en mayúsculas o minúsculas como corresponde y que escribió el punto al final.

             

 

 

 

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