UNIT 1 - Collocations Make, Do - Sol

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UNIT 1: VOCABULARY

Collocations with make and do


1. Complete the third column of the table below by writing these words and phrases in the
correct order.

Verb Definition Common collocation


Make To create or produce Make an appointment
something Make an arrangement
Make the bed
Make a change
Make a choice
Make a decision
Make an effort
Make an excuse
Make friends
Make an impression
Make a mistake
Make money
Make a noise
Make a phone call
Make a plan
Make progress
Make a promise
Do To perform an activity or job Do an activity
Do the cleaning
Do a course
Do (an) exercise
Do a favour
Do homework
Do housework
Do a job
Do the shopping
Do (a) sport
Do work

2. Complete the sentences below by writing make or do in the correct form in the gaps.
1. According to a recent study of teenagers, most of them _____DO_____ not do
housework just for pocket money.
2. I always ___MAKE_______ my own bed in the morning, but I don’t _____DO_____
any cleaning.
3. He had to ________MAKE______ a phone call in order to ______MAKE_______ the
arrangements.
4. Essential changes should be ____MADE______ so that we avoid
____MAKING______ the same mistake in the future.
5. People who _____DO____ a language courses tend to ____MAKE_______ a lot of
friends at the same time.
6. This weekend as well as ______DOING_____ the shopping, I’m hoping to
_____DO______ some outdoor activities as well.

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