do, make and have

[Rfaleet]

What is the rule for using expressions with (do, make and have) e.g. we say do test do some cooking.Whereas, we say make a meal make a suggestion .have a shower
have a party.

How could I know which to use (do, make and have)?
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[Cerberus™]

There aren't any rules, at least not any that are clear and reliable; I'm afraid you'll have to look each on up in a dictionary.

[Rfaleet]

[Ymalish]

One thing I know is: "DO your homework"....
:)

[Milanya]

'Do' for Activities

Use the verb 'do' to express daily activities or jobs. Notice that these are usually activities that produce no physical object.

do homework
do housework
do the ironing
do the dishes (one can make dishes, if he actually creates them out of clay)
do a job
(but 'make a bed')

'Do' for General Ideas

Use the verb 'do' when speaking about things in general. In other words, when we do not exactly name an activity. This form is often used with the words 'something, nothing, anything, everything, etc.'

I'm not doing anything today.
He does everything for his mother.
She's doing nothing at the moment.

Important Expressions with 'Do'

There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'do'. These are standard collocations (verb + noun combinations) that are used in English.

do one's best
do good
do harm
do a favour
do business

'Make' for Constructing, Building, Creating

Use 'make' to express an activity that creates something that you can touch.

make food
make a cup of tea / coffee
make a mess

Important Expressions with 'Make'

There are a number of standard expressions that take the verb 'make'. In a number of cases the verb 'do' seems more appropriate. These are standard collocations (verb + noun combinations) that are used in English.

make plans
make an exception
make arrangements
make a telephone call
make a decision
make a mistake
make noise
make money
make an excuse
make an effort
http://esl.about.com/cs/beginner/a/a_makedo.htm
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[Rfaleet]

Thanks in advance Milanya
I really appreicate your help.
But what do you mean by physical object?
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