Make or Do – Part 2: Multiple Choice

Decide whether the noun goes with make or do, then choose the right form of the verb for the sentence. Your first choice counts.

1. Ben has _____ me so many favours this year that I want to buy him a present.

2. My grandad started swimming lessons in May, and he's _____ really good progress.

3. Yesterday I _____ an appointment at the hairdresser's for Saturday, but now I can't go.

4. Don't worry about the rain. A little water won't _____ your new boots any harm.

5. Our coach isn't angry when we lose, as long as everyone _____ their best.

6. The new street lights have _____ a big difference. Our road feels much safer at night.

7. It's hard to _____ money as an actor, so my brother also works in a café.

8. My dad never _____ promises that he can't keep.

9. My cousin is _____ research on bees for her university degree.

10. Our team _____ badly in the first half, but we played much better after the break.

11. Our new puppy has only been with us for a week, but he has already _____ a big impression on the whole family.

12. A: Will you have to _____ overtime at the hotel this weekend? B: Only on Saturday morning, luckily.

13. My aunt's bakery _____ most of its business at the weekend, when the market is on.

14. My uncle dreams of _____ a fortune by buying and selling old cars.

15. Omar hardly knows his neighbours, so this year he wants to _____ an effort to get to know them.

16. I've _____ a first-aid course, so I can help if someone gets hurt.

17. My little nephew always _____ a mess when he eats spaghetti.

18. On my first day at the gym, a trainer _____ a helpful suggestion: start with lighter weights.

19. It's a lovely day, so my neighbour is _____ a bit of gardening.

20. While we were on holiday, mice got into the garage and _____ serious damage to Dad's old books.