Make or Do Quiz: Test Your Knowledge on Common English Expressions

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    The teenagers were ___________ such a noise that the neighbor called the police.

    • Doing
    • Making
    • Creating
    • Building
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The Make or Do Quiz is crafted for English learners and language enthusiasts who want to refine their understanding of these essential verbs. In English, “make” and “do” often cause confusion since both verbs are widely used in expressions and specific contexts.

This quiz covers a variety of sentences to help you determine when to use “make” or “do” in everyday phrases, such as “make a decision” or “do homework.” With questions that vary in difficulty, this quiz is suitable for all learning levels, from beginners to advanced English speakers. By the end, you’ll have a better grasp of when to use each verb naturally and confidently in conversation and writing.

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  • 2. 

    Sorry, I've __________ a mistake. The restaurant isn't here but on another street.

    • Done

    • Made

    • Created

    • Developed

    Correct Answer
    A. Made
    Explanation
    "Made a mistake" is the common expression for committing an error, where "make" signifies that an error has been committed. "Done" would indicate completing a task, while "create" or "develop" would imply something more intentional or constructive.

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  • 3. 

     It's late, and we should go home. Let's ________ a move.

    • Make

    • Do

    • Prepare

    • Create

    Correct Answer
    A. Make
    Explanation
    The phrase "make a move" is an idiomatic expression meaning to begin going somewhere or take action. "Make" is appropriate here because it indicates an action or initiation, while "do" would imply a task or duty.

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  • 4. 

     He ___________ a promise to his grandmother that he'd never fight anyone ever again.

    • Made

    • Did

    • Gave

    • Created

    Correct Answer
    A. Made
    Explanation
    The phrase "make a promise" is a fixed expression, with "made" indicating the act of committing to a promise. "Do" or "create" wouldn’t convey the intended meaning of this expression.

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  • 5. 

    So many chores to ______! I need to clean the bathroom and the kitchen, hoover and change all the beds.

    • Do

    • Make

    • Finish

    • Perform

    Correct Answer
    A. Do
    Explanation
    "Do chores" is a standard phrase, as "do" is used for routine tasks or actions that require effort. In English, we use "do" for tasks like cleaning or organizing, whereas "make" would imply creating or producing something.

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  • 6. 

    She ________a payment on her debt every month. Soon she'll have finished paying it off.

    • Does

    • Makes

    • Creates

    • Prepares

    Correct Answer
    A. Makes
    Explanation
    We commonly use the phrase "make a payment" to refer to paying money towards a debt or bill. "Makes" indicates a transaction or exchange of money, which is why it’s more appropriate than "does" or "creates."

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  • 7. 

     If you don't speak English, you'll find it hard to _________ business in the UK.

    • Do

    • Make

    • Create

    • Perform

    Correct Answer
    A. Do
    Explanation
    The phrase "do business" is standard English, where "do" is used to convey engaging in business activities. "Make business" would not be correct here, as "make" typically refers to creating or producing something.

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  • 8. 

    Unfortunately, his business ________ a huge loss last year and had to close down.

    • Did

    • Made

    • Performed

    • Done

    Correct Answer
    A. Made
    Explanation
    In financial terms, we say "make a loss" to describe the experience of losing money. "Made" here indicates the outcome of financial activity, which is why it’s more suitable than "do" or "perform."

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  • 9. 

    John worked hard and _________ his best at his job, but he still wasn't promoted.

    • Did

    • Made

    • Created

    • Performed

    Correct Answer
    A. Did
    Explanation
    "Did his best" is the correct idiom to describe putting in maximum effort. While "made his best" is grammatically possible, it's not the natural way to express this idea in English.

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  • 10. 

     I called the hotel and ______a reservation for two people for Saturday the 16th.

    • Did

    • Made

    • Completed

    • Make

    Correct Answer
    A. Made
    Explanation
    "Make a reservation" is the correct phrase in English, where "make" refers to the act of arranging something in advance. "Did" would imply completing a task, while "completed" would imply something already finalized.

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