Make vs Do Exercises PDFSet 3: make vs do: Decisions, Progress & Abstract Collocations
20 questions·15 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.You need to ___ a decision soon.
a) dob) makec) haved) get
2.The storm ___ a lot of damage to the houses.
a) didb) madec) hadd) took
3.She ___ friends easily wherever she goes.
a) doesb) hasc) makesd) takes
4.I can't ___ up my mind about which university to choose.
a) dob) havec) taked) make
5.Regular practice will help you ___ progress.
a) dob) makec) haved) take
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.make
2.did
3.makes
4.make
5.make
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Preview: Explanations
1."make"(b)
'Make a decision' is a fixed collocation. Use 'make' for choices and judgements. You need to make a decision soon.
2."did"(a)
'Do damage' is the correct collocation. Use 'do' for causing harm or damage. The storm did a lot of damage to the houses.
3."makes"(c)
'Make friends' is a fixed collocation meaning to form new friendships. She makes friends easily wherever she goes.
4."make"(d)
'Make up your mind' is a fixed expression meaning to decide. I can't make up my mind about which university to choose.
5."make"(b)
'Make progress' is the correct collocation. Use 'make' for advancement and improvement. Regular practice will help you make progress.
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