Collocations With “Do” & “Make”

Collocations With “Do” & “Make”

Do and make are among the most frequently used verbs in English. It’s no wonder there are so many collocations, or word combinations, with them that we use daily. However, it’s easy to sometimes get them wrong. In this post, we’d like to challenge you with a test to assess your proficiency in using some of the most common collocations. Following that, we’ll provide a comprehensive list of collocations with “do” and “make,” totaling 50, with 25 for each verb. Afterward, we’ll present another 2 tests. We encourage you to revisit this post whenever you have doubts and need to review the collocations. So, without further ado, let’s proceed with the test.

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How to Describe Nature: Spring

How to Describe Nature: Spring

What is spring like where you live? When does the weather turn warm and pleasant? Are there still chilly days mixed in? Does your spring resemble the one in the picture below? Take a close look and try to describe it. How detailed can you be? In this post, we’ll practice describing the scene—first at an intermediate level, then at an advanced level. Why? To expand your descriptive vocabulary and help you express beauty more eloquently. Read on and discover how to capture the essence of spring in words.

“Spring adds new life and new beauty to all that is.” Jessica Harrelson
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