Luyện ngữ pháp - English Collocations in Use - Intermediate - (Unit 2: Grammatical aspects of collocations)


Everyday verbs 1

This unit deals with make and do, two verbs that many learners have problems with. If you remember that the basic meaning of make is about producing something and the basic meaning of do is about performing an action, then the collocations on this page may seem more logical.

Make

collocation example
make arrangements for The school can make arrangements for pupils with special needs.
make a change / changes The new manager is planning to make some changes.
make a choice Amelia had to make a choice between her career and her family.
make a comment / comments Would anyone like to make any comments on the talk?
make a contribution to She made a useful contribution to the discussion.
make a decision I’m glad it’s you who has to make the decision, not me.
make an effort Michael is really making an effort with his maths this term.
make an excuse I’m too tired to go out tonight. Let’s make an excuse and stay at home.
make friends Caroline is very good at making friends.
make an improvement Repainting the room has really made an improvement.
make a mistake They’ve made a mistake in our bill.
make a phone call I’ve got to make some phone calls before dinner.
make progress Holly is making progress with all her schoolwork.

- Lesson 6: Exercise 6.4 - Lesson 7: B. Do


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