DOLPHIN
When you need someone to TIDY UP a place
You need (someone) to DO the chores
I'm so sorry that I upset you – how can I COMPENSATE for that?
I'm so sorry that I upset you – how can I MAKE amends?
John has decided to START a course in computing this autumn.
John has decided to DO a course in computing this autumn.
I have IMPLEMENTED the modifications you requested for the document
I've MAKE some changes to the document.
I'm WORKING on some research for my thesis at the moment.
I'm DOING some research for my thesis at the moment.
She had toothache, so she SCHEDULED an appointment with the dentist for the following day.
She had toothache, so she MADE an appointment with the dentist for the following day.
The little boy spent hours IN this drawing.
The little boy spent hours DOING this drawing.
I know we might not catch the plane, but let's at least TRY to be on time.
I know we might not catch the plane, but let's at least MAKE AN ATTEMPT to be on time.
He has to FULFILL his duty and look after his elderly parents.
He has to DO his duty and look after his elderly parents.
Which job are you going to take? You need to DECIDE.
Which job are you going to take? You need to MAKE A CHOICE.
My friend, thanks for THE FAVOR and for lending me some money.
My friend, thanks for DOING me a favor and for lending me some money.
My mother SAID SOMETHING about my shoes.
My mother MADE A COMMENT about my shoes.
She sat on the sofa, FILLING a crossword and drinking tea.
She sat on the sofa, DOING a crossword and drinking tea.
You're not trying hard enough! TRY HARDER!
You're not trying hard enough! MAKE AN EFFORT!
The storm has INFLICTED a lot of damage to the house.
The storm has DONE a lot of damage to the house.
Usually, the children aren't allowed to watch TV but I INGULGED THEM today.
Usually, the children aren't allowed to watch TV but I MADE AN EXCEPTION today.
Julie likes EXERCISING, especially running.
Julie likes DOING exercise, especially running.
Going to the gym has really INFLUENCED how I feel.
Going to the gym has really MADE A DIFFERENCE to how I feel.
The teacher asked us to WORK ON a lot of grammar exercises over the holidays.
The teacher asked us to DO a lot of grammar exercises over the holidays.
I've DECIDED. I'm going to go back to university.
I've MADE MY DECISION. I'm going to go back to university.