The document lists and provides examples of common uses of the word "make" including: to make an offer, make an exception, make a mistake, make a phone call, make an effort/attempt, make noise, make a suggestion, make a decision, make progress, make arrangements, make sense, and make up one's mind. It explores how "make" is used in different phrases and contexts to convey various meanings from proposing something to someone, allowing flexibility, describing errors, placing calls, trying or exerting effort, creating sounds, offering recommendations, choosing between options, advancing, organizing details, being logical, and deciding.

1. Uses of make
By Miguel Villegas

2. • Make and Offer:
I want to make an offer on your
house if you are interested in
selling it.
• Make an Exception:
Ok, we don’t usually allow this, but
I will make an exception this time.

3. • Make a Mistake:
He always makes mistakes when
he writes.
• Make a Phone Call:
I need to make a phone call really
quick.

4. • Make an Effort / Attempt:
I have to make and effort to travel
to Paris next year.
• Make (a) noise:
They always play the music loud
and make noise.

5. • Make a suggestion:
Can I make a suggestion? You
should wear the black shoes.
• Make a decision:
I have to make a decision about this
job.

6. • Make Progress :
It’s good how much progress
Michael has made in English.
• Make Arrangements:
I have to make the final
arrangements for the party.

7. • Make Sense : be logical
I don’t know why movie studios
bother with remakes. It makes no
sense to me.
• Make up my Mind: decide
I can’t make up my mind about
which movie to see tonight. What
do you want to see?

8. Thank you!