| Word | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| make | to create sth. (you often use your hands) | We make birdhouses every winter. The pupils make a lot of noise in the break. She makes me happy. |
| do | an action you do not mention by name; mostly mental work; mostly referred to the topic "work" |
They do their homework in the afternoon. I often do the shopping in the evenings. |
| There are no clear rules whether to use "do" or "make": Have a look in a good dictionary, like to OALD, or use make it is more likely to be right. | ||
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