MAKE –DO –TAKE-HAVE
1- Today I have a lot of spare time; I will ….. breakfast quickly, I’ll ….. the washing up (the dishes), then I’ll go the gym, I’ll ….. a shower and finally I’ll go to the cinema with my friends.
2- This work is not properly done. ….. me a favour, do it again; I am not in a hurry, so ….. your time. It ….. no difference if you complete the project this week or next week as long as you ….. into account that we need it finished by the end of the month. I ….. for granted that you’ll ….. your best.
3- I am sure I can ….. (manage to complete the job in time) it by the end of the month. I’ll ….. the most of these weeks since I don’t have other ongoing projects; in case I see I can’t manage on my own I’ll ask John for help.
4-I have studied hard so I ….. a decision: I will ….. the exam this term.
5-Can you please ….. room and remove all your stuff from the table? I have to prepare lunch.
6-What’s Lucy’s job? – I don’t know exactly, it has something to ….. with public relations, but I couldn’t describe her position in the office.
7-There was no other way: he had to stay there and accept the fact, like it or not. He had to ….. the best of a bad job.
8- Pat, can you please ….. care of the dog while I am out tonite?
9-The two governments ….. an agreement on proliferation of atomic weapons.
10-In your career you’ll have to ….. with many similar situations.
11-How many beers did you take for tonight? – About a dozen… -Ok, that will ….. (it’s enough).
12-It’s so cold today, why don’t we ….. (prepare) tea? It could warm us up.
A-This business is too important for my company: water will do. 1
B-Before you go out, make sure you have turned off the light. 2
C-He was feeling sick, but you have to take courage and face it. 3
D-I saw such a beautiful landscape but I detest doing the washing up. 4
E-For my job I need a pen; it doesn’t make any sense! 5
F-There’s nothing to laugh about, it’s a matter of do or die. 6
G-Your idea is absurd; so he decided to make an appointment with the doctor. 7
H-I like cooking and decided to take a picture. 8
I-I know it is a difficult situation I absolutely can’t do without it. 9
J-I feel sick; you look much older than you are. 10
K-Don’t worry mate, and don’t make fun of me! 11
L-Do you know this guy? –No take it easy! 12
M-Gemini: you have Jupiter by your side, he wanted to test my reflexes! 13
N-You can’t omit any detail, I must have taken (caught) a cold. 14
O-This picture doesn’t do you justice; so please take everything into account. 15
P-You needn’t use milk and then stopped. 16
Q-That will do! I have nothing to do with him! 17
R-He made to go Stop! Come off it! 18
S-He made as if he were going to strike me… try to make the most of it! 19
KEYS
1- TAKE (HAVE)- DO- HAVE (TAKE)
2- DO- TAKE- MAKES- TAKE- TAKE
3- MAKE- MAKE
4- MAKE (DO)
5- MADE- TAKE
6- MAKE
7- DO
8- MAKING
9- TAKE
10- MADE
11- DO
12- DO
13- MAKE
14- MAKE
15- MADE
A 6 ; B 2 ; C 7 ; D 8 ; E 9 ; F 11 ; G 5 ; H 4 ;I 3 ; J 14 ; K 12 ; L 17 ; M 19 ; N 15 ; O 10 ; P 1 ; Q 18 ; R 16 ; S 13