📝 Daily Short Practice
🎯 Vocabulary Goal
Learn common collocations with make and do used in everyday English.
📚 Words & Phrases
| Word or phrase | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
make a plan |
to decide what to do | We need to make a plan for the weekend. |
|
do the cleaning |
to clean the house or room | I do the cleaning every Saturday morning. |
|
make a mistake |
to do something wrong | Everyone can make a mistake sometimes. |
|
do homework |
to finish school work at home | She does her homework after dinner. |
|
make a phone call |
to call someone on the phone | He will make a phone call to his friend. |
|
do the shopping |
to buy food and other things | They do the shopping on Sundays. |
🔍 See It in Context
Planning and Daily Tasks
Anna and Tom are talking about their day. Anna says, I need to make a plan for the party. Tom answers, After that, I will do the shopping for food. Anna says, Also, I must do the cleaning before the guests arrive. Tom laughs and says, Be careful not to make a mistake with the invitations! Anna replies, Yes, and I will make a phone call to confirm the details. Tom says, Don’t forget to do your homework later. Anna smiles and says, I will do that too.
💡 Notice the Pattern
Make a mistake, not do a mistake
We use make with some actions and do with others. For example, say make a mistake and do homework.
- I made a mistake on my test.
- She does her homework every day.
💬 Useful Examples
- Can you make a plan for our trip?
- He does the cleaning on weekends.
- We should make a phone call now.
- Please do the shopping before lunch.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1.
I have to ____ before guests arrive. (do the cleaning / make a plan / do homework)
2.
She will ____ to her teacher. (do the shopping / make a phone call / make a mistake)
3.
They like to ____ on Saturdays. (make a plan / do homework / do the shopping)
4.
Don’t ____ in your test. (make a mistake / do the cleaning / make a phone call)
5.
He needs to ____ before dinner. (make a plan / do homework / do the shopping)
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1.
make a plan
2.
do the cleaning
3.
make a mistake
4.
do homework
5.
make a phone call
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1.
Which phrase means to buy food and other things?
2.
What do you say when you call someone on the phone?
3.
How do you say 'to clean the house'?
4.
What do you say if you do something wrong by accident?
5.
Which phrase means to finish school work at home?
📝 Use It Yourself
Make a plan for your day tomorrow.
Example:
I will make a plan for my day tomorrow.
🎙️ Speaking Practice
Practice these sentences aloud.
Say:
I need to do the cleaning today.
Say:
Please make a phone call to your mother.
Say:
I always do homework after school.
Ask:
Do you like to make a plan or be spontaneous?
🔎 Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. do the cleaning
2. make a phone call
3. do the shopping
4. make a mistake
5. do homework
Exercise 2 – Matching
1. c – decide what to do
2. d – clean the house or room
3. e – do something wrong
4. a – finish school work at home
5. b – call someone on the phone
Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. do the shopping
2. make a phone call
3. do the cleaning
4. make a mistake
5. do homework