Idiom: "to make the beds"

[Ha Quynh]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #92 "Using Make and Do (2)", question 6

His mother was late because she ......... the beds before she left the house.

(a) make
(b) do
(c) made
(d) did

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #92 "Using Make and Do (2)", answer 6

His mother was late because she made the beds before she left the house.

Correct answer: (c) made

Your answer was: correct
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Dear Alan,
Make the beds means clean the beds?
Thanks
Ha Quynh

[Mister Micawber]

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Make the bed: make it neat; straighten the covers; fresh sheets and pillowcases if necessary.
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