make
make / made / made / making
Use the verb “make” when you create something. This is popular for cooking, art work, money, and it’s used in many different phrasal verbs.
examples for the verb "make."
- What are you making? (This question is in the present continuous tense.)
- I’m making a pizza.
- Nadia made some coffee. (past tense)
- This makes me nervous. (present tense)
- How much money does he make?
- The dirty water is making those people sick.
- We can make the world a better place if we all work together.
The Verb “Make”
Directions: Use the verb “make” in the following sentences and questions. Pay attention to helping verbs and the various forms that this verb takes. ✍🏼
1. She _________ a delicious cake from scratch. (past tense)
2. They __________ a nice couple. (present tense)
3. _______ I __________ a reservation for two? (use the modal verb “can”)
4. He _______ ______ _________ more time for his family. (“have to” – present tense)
5. The tailor ________ __________ a custom-tailored suit for the client. (future tense)
6. I want _______ __________ a difference in the world through my work. (infinitive)
7. He __________ ___________ a decision. (use “could” – negative)
8. _________ __________ plans for this weekend. (Use “let’s”)
9. The chef ________ ___________ a special dish for the celebration. (present perfect)
10. She ________ _______ ______ ________ it on time. (use “be going to – negative)
11. The students need _______ __________ corrections to their paragraphs. (infinitive)
12. The company ______ _______ an impact on the environment. (present continuous)
13. ___________ an effort to reduce your carbon footprint isn’t that hard. (gerund)
14. The mechanic ________ __________ the repairs to the car. (past tense – negative)
15. John __________ a lot of money last year. (past tense)
16. The teacher ________ ________ an announcement during the class. (future tense)
17. Sophia ___________ her kids wake up early every morning. (present tense)
18. Tanya is upset because she _________ ________ the team. (past tense – negative)
19. They are trying _______ _________ a deal. (infinitive)
20. She _______ __________ a quilt without yarn. (use “can” – negative)
I know how to make oatmeal cookies.
What do you know how to make?
- Write in your notebook: ✍🏼
- I know how to make…
- I can make…
- I enjoy making….
- It’s fun to make…
- I lke to make…