When use we do and when make???
2006-12-24 09:08:46 · 7 answers · asked by carinea 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
When you are told to do something, such as go and get me tissue... go and do it....
That means you should go, and get the tissue, you now done something... a. To perform or execute: do one's assigned task; do a series of business deals. b. To fulfill the requirements of: did my duty at all times. c. To carry out; commit: a crime that had been done on purpose. Your carrying out an action..
Make is when you make something, such us make a cake.... your getting the flour and stuff and creating something.... also doing something..... To cause to exist or happen; bring about; create: made problems for us; making a commotion.
So it comes in both....they are both verbs.. when is when you carry out an action and put it into existence, and the other is when you just carry out the action....the job....
So When you want someone to go and get something, or go and do something, you tell them to do it... when you want something made or something, you say make that cake, or table, or something....
I sometimes get confused my self when explaining something... so if your confused, your not the only one ;) I tried my best though....only a school kid :P
2006-12-24 09:20:22 · answer #1 · answered by Mr Stick 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do means to use something in a particular way or to take action in a situation in order to change it or solve a problem.
For example: I have to do this job OR Do you know about that?
Make means used with a range of nouns to describe an action, where "make" is used rather than a more specific verb or to assemble something from constituent parts.
For example: I am going to make a cake. OR She is going to make an appoinment.
2006-12-24 12:13:13 · answer #2 · answered by Grapy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make implies that you are creating something: a cake, a toy, a doll, etc.
Do implies action which could mean creating something or just moving: swimming, going to the movies, attending a play, etc.
2006-12-24 09:12:17 · answer #3 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you do the washing for me for i have to go and pick the kids up from school Can you make a paper aeroplane like me its not easy if you havent done it before
2006-12-24 09:21:27 · answer #4 · answered by jeff 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you a native Spanish speaker? If so, several good bilingual dictionaries give a range of examples. If you're still stuck after Christmas, drop me an email and I'll give you some "rules".
¡Feliz Navidad!
2006-12-24 09:16:18 · answer #5 · answered by JJ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yeah, "make" is for creating things.
You could also use it for forcing something upon someone or something. "To make him go to the store" or "To make her happy." or "Make everything good."
for "do", some sentences are "To do chores" or "To do homework"
2006-12-24 09:22:34 · answer #6 · answered by Lord_French_Fry 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you want to know?
Let's make a date.
2006-12-24 11:47:45 · answer #7 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋