When to use "do" and "make" | English grammar lesson

In this English grammar lesson, you will learn when to use "do" and "make".

The general grammar rule is that we say "do" to describe an action and "make" when we create something.

An example is we say "The chef is doing the cooking" So we use "do" to describe specific work, job or task. It is usually work that is regular and compulsory.

We also use the verb "to do" to describe non-specific actions or activities. Example: "I want to do something." These sentences often contain words which identify the action as non-specific like something, anything, everything, nothing.
We also use "do" to replace another verb if the meaning is clear, example "I am doing my hair" which means "I am brushing my hair."

Finally there are lots of English expressions with "do" that you need to learn:

-to do business
-to do a favour for somebody.
etc

We use the verb "to make" mostly when something is created. For example, "Sarah made a dress."

We also say "make" when we are preparing food or drink. Example, "I am making a coffee".

Finally there are lots of expressions with make that you must learn because they are often exceptions to the grammar rules:

-to make a choice
-to make an appointment
etc

At the end of the English grammar lesson, there is an exercise to test your understanding.

If you have any questions, please ask me in the comments section below the video lesson and I will answer.

The accent in the video is a British English accent.

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