MAKE vs DO – Collocations
IELTS with Mujahid · Beginner practice · Works on mobile, tablet and laptop
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MAKE = create / produce / chooseThink of a result: a plan, a decision, a mistake, a noise, money.
DO = tasks / duties / activitiesThink of work to complete: homework, housework, a job, research. Also general words: something, nothing, anything.
MAKE collocations
DO collocations
💡 IELTS tip: These collocations sound natural in Speaking and Writing: make progress, make a decision, make a difference, do research, do your best, do harm. Learn the whole phrase, not just one word. Remember: make / made / making and do / does / did / done / doing.
Ready? Tap a tab above and start with 1. Sort.
Activity 1: Sort It
Read the phrase. Which verb goes with it? Tap Make or Do.
Activity 2: Gap Fill
Choose the verb that fits the gap. Change the tense yourself in your head – the answer shows the correct form.
Activity 3: Odd One Out
Two phrases are correct. One is wrong. Tap the wrong phrase.
Activity 4: Fix the Mistake
Each pair has one correct and one incorrect sentence. Tap the correct sentence.
Activity 5: Type It
Type the correct form of make or do (for example: made, does, doing). Press Check or Enter.