Collocations make and do

1. What are collocations?
Collocations refer to a group of two
or more words that usually go
together.

2. The verbs ‘do’ and ‘make’ are two of
the most common verbs used in
English.
There are many fixed expressions, or
collocations, with 'make' and 'do'.

3. But…
when do we use ‘DO’ or ‘MAKE’?
 We use the verb 'do' when someone performs an ACTION, ACTIVITY or TASK.
do a crossword do the laundry
‘Do’ is often used when referring to WORKS and JOBS.
do homework do housework

4.  'Do' for GENERAL IDEAS .
Use the verb 'do' when describing an action without saying
exactly what the action is.
• I'm not doing anything today.
• He does everything for his mother.
• She's doing nothing.
All these activities do not usually produce a
physical object.

5.  We use the verb ‘make’ for CONSTRUCTING, BUILDING, or
CREATING something.
make a dress make a cup of tea/coffee
‘Make’ is often used when referring to PREPARING FOOD of any kind.
make a meal - breakfast / lunch / dinner
All these activities usually create something that you
can touch.