Make vs Do – ESL Grammar Guide

🧠 What’s the Difference?

Both "make" and "do" are used to talk about activities, but they are used in different situations. Here’s how to use them correctly.

🔧 Use "Do" For:

• Tasks, jobs, and work
  Examples:
  • I do my homework after dinner.
  • She does the dishes every night.
  • They do their jobs very well.
• Non-specific activities
  Examples:
  • What are you doing?
  • I don’t like to do anything on Sundays.
• Repetitive or routine actions
  Examples:
  • He does the laundry on weekends.
  • I always do my exercises in the morning.

🛠️ Use "Make" For:

• Creating or producing something
  Examples:
  • She made a cake for the party.
  • He makes beautiful furniture.
  • I made a new playlist.
• Decisions and plans
  Examples:
  • We need to make a decision soon.
  • She made plans for the weekend.
• Causing a reaction or result
  Examples:
  • This movie makes me cry.
  • That noise made me jump.

💡 Common Expressions

✅ Quick Tips

• If you’re creating something, use make.
• If you’re doing a task or activity, use do.