Housework/ Collocations: Make and Do

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Household chores

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• make - the bed

• set - the table
• do - the dishes

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make

the dishes

set

the bed

the table

do

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Household chores

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• clean - the bath

• take out - the garbage
• do - the ironing

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clean

the garbage

take out

the ironing

the bath

do

scrub the sink

empty the trash

mop the floor

change the sheets

dry the dishes

sweep the floor

feed the dog

water the plants

hang out the washing

gardening

walk the dog

put away the clothes

MAKE

DO

Usage:

• We use the verb make to construct, build or create. The result is something that you can touch.

Usage:

• Use 'do' when someone performs an action, activity or task.
• Use the verb ‘do’ when you speak about general things (to describe an action without saying exactly what the action is.)
• We often use do to refer to work of any kind.

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