Search from various English teachers...
Luisa
Make notes or do notes ? '-'
Apr 18, 2011 1:44 AM
Answers · 6
3
TAKE notes ... =)
April 18, 2011
1
Many students get confused beteen 'make' and 'do' although there are exceptions, the general rule is we use 'do' for actions and 'make' when we create something.
But in the case of 'notes' the action is to 'take' notes not 'do'. 'Take notes' generally refers to writing down the basics of what you hear whilst at a lecture or interview etc. '
You can also use 'make notes'. The concept of this is to create notes that represent, in your own words, a summary of what you have read, heard or thought about. You don't need to be listening to someone else to 'make notes', but you do to 'takes notes'.
April 18, 2011
1
Do some note taking
Take notes while the teacher is speaking
April 18, 2011
1
make notes
take down notes - much better
April 18, 2011
Make notes or 'take notes' are the correct collocations, but do can be used informally.
informal - to take part in an activity with others
do lunch/a film/dinner etc:
Call me and we’ll do lunch.
informal to perform or complete a job or a piece of work
We’ll all be doing exams next week.
Have you done that essay yet?
He did his PhD at Harvard.
I'm doing notes now.
April 18, 2011
Show more
Still haven’t found your answers?
Write down your questions and let the native speakers help you!
Luisa
Language Skills
English, Portuguese
Learning Language
English
Articles You May Also Like

Same Word, Different Meaning: American, British, and South African English
12 likes · 12 Comments

How to Sound Confident in English (Even When You’re Nervous)
13 likes · 11 Comments

Marketing Vocabulary and Phrases for Business English Learners
12 likes · 6 Comments
More articles