Sunday, 22 November 2020

Common errors in English: Usage of Make and Do

 Make and Do


Incorrect :She did a cup of tea for me. 


Correct : She made a cup of tea for me.


Incorrect : Everybody should make their duty. 


Correct : Everybody should do their duty.


Note: "Make” usually means to construct or prepare something; whereas 'do' means to perform or accomplish a thing. Note the use of "make” and 'do' in the following sentences:


He made a lot of mistakes. 

She made a promise to help me. 

You have made a nice speech. 

Don't make a noise. 

I would like to make you a request.

Please make haste. 

Don't make any lame excuse. 

They made fun of the girl. 

She is making a bed for her baby.  

This will do you no good. 

I shall do my best to help you. 

Would you please do me a favor? 

The boy is doing his lesson. 

He was then doing exercises. 

My son is doing business. 

He has done me wrong.


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