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6 June 2008: Expressions with Make and Do

It's exam time and everyone is feeling a little apprehensive and nervous. The thing to remember is that you can only do your best and that it will all soon be over! Let's have a look at expressions with Make and Do today.

Exercise 1
Which of the following do you make and which do you do? Put each one in the appropriate column.
MakeDo
1:your best
2:a mistake
3:a new friend
4:the lunch
5:you good
6:something stupid
7:a profit
8:nothing
9:a phone call
10:homework
11:your shoelaces
12:a decision
13:your bed
14:a good impression
15:badly/well
16:me laugh
17:a promise
18:an offer
19:duty
20:appointment
Exercise 2
Now complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs make or do.
My host mother was angry because I went to school without    my bed.
If you look after the children I'll    the supper.
Don't    me laugh! You never spoke to Madonna!
If he doesn't change his attitude he'll    really badly in his exam.
Why are the police knocking at the door? You haven't    really stupid again have you?
He was about to    a phone call when the lights went out.
I'm worried about Martin. He    nothing except complain about how tired he is.
It is really important to    a good impression when you meet your boy/girl friend's parents for the first time.
If you don't    your shoelaces you'll trip over!
Don't worry. We all    mistakes at times.

Have a good time and don't forget to watch the football. Mathew says to tell you that the Paul McCartney was brilliant!
Love from Harriet and all at English in Chester


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