In English, we often use the verbs make and do, but they are not the same. Choosing the right one is a common challenge.

We generally use make for creating or producing something: make a cake, make a decision, make a mistake, make noise, make friends.

We generally use do for activities, jobs and tasks: do homework, do the shopping, do your best, do exercise, do the washing.

These combinations are called collocations – words that naturally go together. The best way to learn them is to notice and practise them in real phrases.