Grammar Rules · Make vs. do
Make vs. do.
Use "do" for work and general tasks: "do the dishes", "do your homework". Use "make" for creating or producing something: "make dinner", "make a plan". Many pairs are fixed: you make a decision, a mistake, or progress; you do a job, a favor, or research.
Wrong → right
| Common mistake | Corrected |
|---|---|
| I will make my homework tonight. | I will do my homework tonight. |
| Can you do a reservation for six people? | Can you make a reservation for six people? |
| We need to do a decision by Friday. | We need to make a decision by Friday. |
| She made a good job on the report. | She did a good job on the report. |
| He made me a favor and picked me up. | He did me a favor and picked me up. |
| The team is doing progress on the app. | The team is making progress on the app. |
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