Mistake: Make vs Do

make creates; do performs tasks.

Examples

• make a cake
• do homework

Key rules

• Make is used for creating or producing something: make a cake, make a decision
• Do is used for tasks, work and activities: do homework, do the dishes
• Some fixed phrases need one verb only, so learn them as units

Common mistakes

• do a cake → make a cake
• make homework → do homework

Use cases

• Writing about daily life
• Describing work and home tasks
• Speaking about decisions and plans