The Use of Make and Do

How do you know when to use make and do? It is simply a matter of memorizing which situation or word uses make or do.

Use DO:

To do your homework

To do the dishes

To do the laundry

To do your best

To do the things your have always wanted to do

To do your nails and hair

To do everything over again

To do that

To do your chores or housework

To do the ironing, washing, cooking, etc.

To do a job

To do what you can

To do time

Use MAKE:

To make an apology

To make a cake

To make a difference

To make a dress

To make a fuss

To make a goal, a basket, a touchdown, a homerun, a score

To make a grade or make the grade

To make a list

To make a mistake

To make plans

To make a profit

To make a report

To make an effort

To make believe (pretend)

To make breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, etc.

To make do (do something with what you have)

To make it (be able to attend)

To make it (succeed)

To make it worthwhile or worth your time

To make the best of a bad situation

To make time (find time to do something)

To make up (do something you have missed, to not be angry at someone anymore)

To make your bed