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Sasha
Professional Teachermake vs do (make/do better/worse case)
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Here's a key to the exercise which is pretty difficult. I am curious about 'make worse / make better' vs 'do worse / do better'. What is the difference between them? Could you give me some sentences as an example thank you!
Jun 23, 2020 12:08 PM
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Do and make are such flexible verbs that when I think of an explanation, I can also think of something opposite.
Without looking at the exercise, usually we say make *something* worse / make *something* better.
For example, I can make the situation better/worse. You'll make it worse than it is now.
"Do better/worse" can refer to a performance. For example, today I ran a mile in ten minutes. Tomorrow, I'll do better. You barely passed the exam, but I am sure you can do better next time.
Edit:
After looking at the exercise, I'd say I agree with you. They are difficult for a learner. There are no obvious rules that I can see.
June 23, 2020
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