Expressions With Make Or Do
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I have to ___ a telephone call.
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Do
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Make
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About This Quiz
This quiz titled 'Expressions with Make or Do' assesses the correct usage of the verbs 'make' and 'do' in various contexts. It helps learners understand nuanced English expressions, enhancing their grammatical precision and fluency.
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She was late so she didn’t ___ breakfast for them.
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Do
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Make
Correct Answer
A. MakeExplanation
The correct answer is "make". The sentence suggests that the person was late and as a result, they did not have time to prepare or cook breakfast for the others. Therefore, "make" is the appropriate verb to use in this context.Rate this question:
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He ___ the assignment, but forgot to bring it to school.
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Did
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Made
Correct Answer
A. DidExplanation
The correct answer is "did" because it implies that the person completed or finished the assignment, but simply forgot to bring it to school. "Made" does not fit in this context as it suggests the person created or produced the assignment, which is not relevant to the situation described.Rate this question:
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He has to ___ the housework before he can go.
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Do
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Make
Correct Answer
A. DoExplanation
The correct answer is "do" because "do" is the appropriate verb to use when referring to household chores or tasks. In this context, it means that he needs to complete or perform the housework before he can leave.Rate this question:
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There are so many decisions to ___.
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Do
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Make
Correct Answer
A. MakeExplanation
The correct answer is "make" because when we have multiple decisions to consider or choose from, we use the verb "make" to indicate the act of deciding or selecting one option among many. In this context, "make" accurately conveys the idea of making choices or decisions from a range of possibilities.Rate this question:
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Did you ___ a reservation for tonight?
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Do
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Make
Correct Answer
A. MakeExplanation
The word "make" is the correct answer because it is used to indicate the action of creating or forming something. In the given question, "make" is the appropriate verb to use when referring to creating or forming a reservation.Rate this question:
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Did he ___ the doctor’s appointment yet?
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Do
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Make
Correct Answer
A. MakeExplanation
The correct answer is "make". In this question, we are asking if he has already made the doctor's appointment. "Make" is the appropriate verb to use in this context as it implies the action of scheduling or arranging the appointment.Rate this question:
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He ___ a lot of research.
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Does
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Makes
Correct Answer
A. DoesExplanation
The correct answer is "does". In this sentence, the word "does" is used as the third person singular form of the verb "do". It is used to indicate that the subject of the sentence, "He", performs or carries out a lot of research.Rate this question:
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The children are ___ too much noise.
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Doing
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Making
Correct Answer
A. MakingExplanation
The correct answer is "making" because the verb "making" is used to describe the action of creating or producing something, which fits the context of the sentence. In this case, the children are actively producing or creating noise, indicating that "making" is the appropriate verb choice.Rate this question:
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It was a pleasure ___ business with you.
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Doing
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Making
Correct Answer
A. DoingExplanation
The correct answer is "doing" because when we say "It was a pleasure doing business with you," we are expressing that we enjoyed the experience of conducting business with the person. The verb "doing" in this context implies the action of engaging in business activities with someone, indicating a positive and satisfactory interaction.Rate this question:
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I must ___ my homework before I go to bed.
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Do
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Make
Correct Answer
A. DoExplanation
The correct answer is "do". In this sentence, "do" is the appropriate verb to use because it is commonly used when referring to completing or finishing a task or assignment. In this case, the speaker is talking about completing their homework before going to bed. The verb "make" would not be suitable in this context as it implies creating or constructing something rather than completing a task.Rate this question:
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Why does he always ___ a promise and then break it?
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Do
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Make
Correct Answer
A. MakeExplanation
The word "make" is the correct answer because it is commonly used when referring to promises. When someone "makes" a promise, it implies that they are creating or giving their word to do something. In this context, it suggests that the person consistently creates promises but fails to follow through or breaks them. The word "do" does not fit as well in this sentence because it does not convey the same sense of creating or giving a promise.Rate this question:
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You can ___ the dinner.
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Do
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Make
Correct Answer
A. Make -
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You are going to have to ___ some changes here.
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Do
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Make
Correct Answer
A. MakeExplanation
The correct answer is "make". In this sentence, the word "make" is used to indicate that the speaker or someone else will need to perform or carry out certain changes. It implies that action is required to bring about the desired modifications. The word "do" could also be used in some contexts, but "make" is a more appropriate choice here as it conveys a sense of actively creating or implementing the changes.Rate this question:
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Can you tell me how much money he ___?
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Does
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Makes
Correct Answer
A. MakesExplanation
The correct answer is "makes" because the question is asking about the amount of money someone earns or receives as income.Rate this question:
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Can you ___ me a favour and lend me some money?
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Do
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Make
Correct Answer
A. DoExplanation
The correct answer is "do" because in this context, "do" is the appropriate verb to use to ask someone to perform a favor. "Make" is not the correct verb to use in this sentence.Rate this question:
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Hurry up and ___ a decision.
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Do
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Make
Correct Answer
A. MakeExplanation
The correct answer is "make" because in this context, "make" is the appropriate verb to use when referring to the act of taking or arriving at a decision. "Do" is not the correct verb to use in this sentence.Rate this question:
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