Common Collocations: Make, Do, Take, Have (A2 Vocabulary)
Use make with some words: make a decision when you choose, and make a mistake when you do something wrong.
make
Try it: Man: Hi. I'm here for my one o'clock appointment. Woman: Sorry, your appointment is tomorrow. I think you ___. Choose what the woman says. (made a mistake / made a decision / made dinner) Answer: made a mistake — He came on the wrong day, so he made a mistake.
Word
Pronunciation
Example
make a decision
It's hard to make a decision.
make a mistake
Everyone makes a mistake sometimes.
do, take, have
You do the dishes after you eat. You take a break when you stop and rest for a short time. You have fun when you have a good time.
Try it: Man: We've driven for four hours. Woman: Let's stop at the next gas station and ___. Choose what the woman says. (have fun / do the dishes / take a break) Answer: take a break — They drove for a long time and want to stop, so they take a break.