Do and make are both common English verbs, but they are used in different situations. Use “do” for tasks, work, and activities, and use “make” when you create or produce something.
Test your English with this do vs. make quiz and improve your grammar by choosing the correct verb to complete each sentence.
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence (1–10).
1) I need to ___ my homework before dinner.
We use "do" for tasks, schoolwork, and responsibilities.
2) We need to ___ a phone call before we leave.
We use "make" for actions that produce or create something, such as phone calls.
3) I need a little more time to ___ a decision.
We use "make" for choices, plans, and decisions.
4) We want to ___ money while traveling abroad.
Make money means to earn money.
5) He asked me to ___ him a favor yesterday.
Use "do" for helpful actions or services.
6) You should ___ some research before buying a car.
We use "do" for research, work, and study activities.
7) I’m not perfect, but I’ll ___ my best to fix the problem.
The phrase "do your best" means to try as hard as possible.
8) He didn’t ___ any effort to finish the project on time.
The expression "make an effort" means to try or put in energy.
9) She always ___ her hair before leaving the house.
We say "do your hair" to mean brush, style, or prepare your hair.
10) She has to ___ dinner before the guests arrive.
We use "make" for preparing meals: make dinner, make breakfast, make lunch.
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