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Uploaded: 2016-12-20T08:02:02.000Z
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Modal verbs - A2

Past simple

that many students find very difficult to use.

Today, I want to talk to you about 'make' and 'do'.

So why are these words so difficult to use?

The answer is that both words have very similar meanings

Well with 'make' you are creating something

Whilst with 'do' you're completing a task

and I will talk about those after I've explained the most important parts.

So things that we can create from scratch:

Alright, but only if you make me a promise.

Most things to do with business go with make

You can also make an investment into somebody else's business.

If you're sure that your football team is going to win

It could be an idea to make a bet on them

And also, if things go really well for you

I've already told you that 'do' is when you complete a task that already exists

For example: every night I do my homework.

I hope I don't have to do any interviews soon!

Next summer, I think I'll do a language course.

Housework chores are tasks, and that's an important one to remember

but I loathe (and that means really hate)

You can also do well or badly at something

I did badly in an exam last summer, so now I have to do it again.

If you eat healthily, you do yourself good.

If you run a race, you should do your best

to try and achieve the best possible time.

there are many exceptions to do with 'do' and 'make'.

I told you that most things to do with money and business

I also said that housework and chores go with do.

But when I get up in the morning I should make my bed.

I also said that make was to do with creation

And I would really appreciate it if you subscribe

and also if you attempt the quiz that I'm showing next.

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