B1 · Vocabulary
Collocations — Make, Do, Have, Take
Lesson Handout
Why collocations matter
⚠ English uses specific verbs with specific nouns. Using the wrong verb is a common error. These combinations must be memorised.
MAKE + noun
DO + noun
HAVE and TAKE + noun
Summary
B1 · Vocabulary
Collocations — Make, Do, Have, Take
Worksheet
Name: ___________________________ Date: _______________
Make, do, have or take? (10 points)
Tap the correct verb.
1. She always ______ careful notes during lectures.☐ takes☐ makes☐ does
2. Recycling ______ a big difference to the amount of waste in landfill.☐ makes☐ does☐ has
3. She ______ a course in data science to improve her career prospects.☐ did☐ made☐ took
4. They ______ an argument about the best way to reduce their carbon footprint.☐ had☐ made☐ did
5. The company ______ significant damage to the local habitat by dumping waste.☐ did☐ made☐ took
6. She ______ the decision to take up running to improve her fitness.☐ made☐ took☐ did
7. He ______ a lot of progress with his revision — he feels much more confident now.☐ made☐ did☐ had
8. Let's ______ a break — we have been studying for two hours.☐ take☐ make☐ do
9. Scientists ______ extensive research into the effects of deforestation on climate.☐ did☐ made☐ took
10. She always ______ care of her equipment before each training session.☐ takes☐ makes☐ does
Complete the collocations (10 points)
Type the correct noun to complete the collocation.
11. make a ___________ — choose one option from several
12. do ___________ — be physically active
13. have a ___________ — talk with someone
14. make ___________ — form new friendships
15. take a ___________ — do something that might have a bad result
16. do ___________ — carry out an investigation
17. make an ___________ — try hard
18. have an ___________ — disagree with someone
19. make a ___________ — do something wrong
20. make a ___________ — have a positive effect
B1 · Vocabulary
Collocations — Make, Do, Have, Take
Answer Key
1. takes
2. makes
3. did
4. had
5. did
6. made
7. made
8. take
9. did
10. takes
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