Do or Make
Use a form of do or make to complete these sentences. Remember, both do and make are irregular verbs:
do does did done doing
make makes made made making
1. It took a long time, but finally the committee _made_ the decision to let Ron stay in school.
2. I’m sorry, I don’t think I can _do_ the dishes with this cut on my hand.
3. When I pointed out that the phone company had misspelled my name, they apologized for _making_ that mistake.
4. Would you please _do_ me a favor and drive me to the dentist.
5. To get to the library, go down this street and _make_ a right turn at the corner.
6. Kinsey got up early and _did_ her exercises before breakfast.
7. It was difficult, but after a few weeks in the U.S. Anwar began to _make_ a few friends.
8. Don’t _make_ promises you can’t keep!
9. Do you know how much Jack _makes_ at his new job?
10. I didn’t even know he had a new job. What is he _do_ now?
11. Prof. Klein was honored for _doing_ research into deadly diseases.
12. I try to _do_ my homework before dinner everyday.
13. My neighbor always yells at my children for _making_ noise on Saturday mornings.
14. Carla always tries to speak in class; she knows she has to _make_ a contribution.
15. I was _doing_ the dishes when I _made_ a discovery: the plastic dishes don’t float.
16. Your boss will appreciate it if you just _do_ your job well.
17. Who _does or did_ the ironing at your house?
18. Which is easier, _making_ peace or _making_ war?
19. Everyone in the class had to _make_ a speech last semester.
20. After you _do_ this activity, check with your partner to see if you _made_ any errors.