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make / do |
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Unfortunately, there is no hard
and fast rule in English concerning the use of make and do.
The following table gives a list of some of the most frequently used expressions.
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MAKE |
DO |
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an appointment |
business |
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arrangements/plans |
one's best |
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a discovery |
the crosswords |
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a difference/an exception |
damage |
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an effort |
a degree/a course |
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an enquiry |
your duty |
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fun of something/somebody |
a favour/a good turn |
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an impression |
good/harm/justice |
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a mistake |
a good job |
| money |
your homework |
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a point |
the housework |
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a profit |
research |
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progress |
the shopping |
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a promise |
a test |
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a speech/a declaration/a statement |
a translation |
| a suggestion/an excuse/a
complaint |
well/badly |
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sure/certain |
work |
room for something
(find place for something) |
without something |
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