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  1. 10-Nov-2005, 20:55 #1
    DonnaLee
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    Default How to explain "Do" and "Make"

    How do you explain when to use the word "do" and when to use the word "make".
  2. 11-Nov-2005, 05:58 #2
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    Default Re: How to explain "Do" and "Make"

    As a rule of thumb, we use 'do' for activities and processes (cooking) and 'make' for the result or product (dinner).
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