Mloeckions wit
Grammar
As ageneral rule:
“do” tends to be related to actions and,
"make" to causing, producing, creating
or constructing
Tip: When there are not clear rules
look up in a good dictionary or choose
"make" - it is more likely to be right.
activities in general (unspecific)
nothing /something / anything /little / much
good /bad, well /badly, one's best /worst
right /wrong, harm, damage, evil, wonders
work of any kind or a specific task
a favour /a service / repairs / an operation /a
sum /a miracle /wonders
a job /a business / one’s duty /one's chores /
a test / an exam / an or some exercise / a
subject /a course /a project /a research / a
translation / an interview
a drawing /a crossword /a quiz
work / homework / paperwork /housework
household chores (the ironing, the cleaning,
a room, gardening... except for the bed and
meals)
martial arts, gymnastics and aerobics.
(one’s) hair /nails / make-up
time (= be in prison)
| may not be
Creating, constructing, producing (specific)
food, drinks and meals (breakfast, some tea,
a cup of coffee, a sandwich, a cake...)
afire, a boat, adress, a hole, a film.
alist /plans / a decision
money / a fortune /a profit /a bet /a loss /a
payment /a bargain
journeys /a trip /a voyage / an excursion
sounds /a noise /a speech / phone call
mistakes / errors /a mess /trouble
the most (of), the best (of)
jokes / fun of /a fuss of / fool of / faces (at)
adjectives: happy /sure / clear /certain
efforts / attempts / a progress /a sacrifice
Related Conversation and mental activity
appointments, arrangements, reservations,
dates, deals
remarks, comments, questions, enquiries,
observations, announcements, statements
agreements, choices, offers, proposals
promises, wishes, guesses, suggestions
excuses, complaints, confessions, demands
friends /love peace / war
a good point / (one’s way) /a move /a habit of
Ja difference (to) / use (of) / better / worse
impression / discovery / escape / change /
exception /a success / sense / your mind up
oneself comfortable
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