do

Sometimes we use do with other verbs in questions and when we say something negative (as an auxiliary verb).

Where do you live?

When did you start learning English?

They don't live here [don't = do not]

"Does John live here?" - "Yes, he does"

"You walk too fast" - "No, I don't!"

1. We sometimes use "do" when we do not know what an activity is, or we do not want to say it again:

What is he doing?

John does a lot at work

Mary eats more than John does

2. To perform, to complete a task or to work on a task

Mary is doing her homework

We all did the cleaning together

I've got a lot to do

"What do you do?" - "I'm a baker"

3. To succeed or progress

"How did John do in the tennis match?" - "He lost"

"How is your leg doing?" - "Oh, it feels much better, thank you"

4. To write or draw something, usually in a short time

He did a picture of a tree

He did an essay on Shakespeare

• Present simple: I do, you do, he does, she does, it does, we do, they do
• Past simple: did
• Past participle: done
• Gerund: doing

We use "make" when we produce something: we are interested in the result. We often use our hands to make things. We also use "make" in some fixed phrases.

He made dinner

The children made a mess

She made a mistake

She made a phone call

We use "do" when we are interested in the activity; when we complete (finish) a task. We often use "do" when we are talking about work. We also use "do" in some fixed phrases.

He did the washing-up

She did her homework

They did a test