ENGLISH NOTE 2. " MAKE"
1. Today we shall discuss the use of the English verb ," MAKE". It is a very frequently used English verb. It is worthwhile to study the various ways in which this verb is employed. I hope such a study should interest all learners . It appears that this word has its origin in an Indo European base "mag-" denoting " kneading ". Don't worry much about it. The origin of words is in itself a vast subject . It is known as " Etymology ". When you get time , you can explore it for the sheer pleasure of it.
2. Let us enumerate the most common uses of this verb . " Make " means " Create". You can combine several things and make a new thing. This is the primary meaning of the word.
One can make something out of some other things.
Alice, what are the ingredients for making a cake ?
Here is the recipe in my cookery book. You may go through it.
Make a table, make a doll, make cement , make paper, make a work of art,make breakfast,
3. The past tense of make is " made". The past participle is " made". The phrase " made of " is frequently used.
This ring is made of gold.
The doll is made of clay
We use the phrase " made of something " , when that " something " is the major ingredient of the thing we are speaking of.
Remember,
Wine is made from grapes.
We don't say, " wine is made of grapes ".
But,
Grapes are made into wine.
My shirt is made in China.
I prefer goods made in Japan.
She made lunch for us.
Mother made cakes for children .
4. To make + somebody / something + adjective
Learn to use the above pattern of usage. Study the following examples.
When dad takes us to cinema, he makes us happy.
When you cry you make me sad.
Your meddling makes my task very difficult.
5. When something causes the happening of some other thing , we use the verb " to make ".
During an experiment in the chemistry laboratory , some acid spilled on my clothes and it made a hole .
The prime minister's speech made a great impression on the people.
The meteorite made a big crater when it fell.
Kids, don't make noise. Grandpa is sleeping.
Helen , why do you make your baby cry ? Please make him stop crying.
Speak clearly to make yourself understood .
Don't whisper . Speak louder to make yourself heard.
The minister made it public that hoarders would get harsh punishment .
Don't make an issue of petty matters and quarrel with others.
6. One can make a decision, a comment , a guess etc.
You made a good decision by accepting this job.
He made a very nasty comment on my appearance .
Do you know how much this shirt costs ?
No , tell me.
Make a guess .
7. Make can be used in the sense of " forcing somebody ".
The sergeant made the cadets run five times around the ground by way of punishment.
The maths teacher made us do hundred problems today. We are all very tired.
8. This verb can be used in the sense of " to appoint "
The President made Peter James a judge of the Supreme Court .
The prime minister made my uncle his secretary.
He was made a Knight by the queen.
9. The verb can be used in the sense of , " to be suitable ".
Alfred would make an excellent police officer.
This building would make a good office.
I have seen her in school programs. She would make a good actress.
10. This verb can be used in the sense of " Equal ".
Two and five make seven.
Sixty rupees make one US dollar .
11. This verb can be used in the sense of " To Earn "
He makes five thousand Euros a month.
Making money is the main purpose of doing business.
Surprisingly , he made a fortune in gambling .
12. This verb can be used in the sense of " To Reach "/ " to keep an appointment "
My car broke down on the way. I can't make it to the airport on time.
Krishna , you are busy, I know it. But kindly try to make it to my daughter 's wedding.
13. We use this verb in the sense of " being successful "
In spite of a very modest background , Narendra Modi made it to the top. Today, he is the Prime Minister of India.
I have not yet completed. There are several idioms using the verb " make". Further , the meaning of "make"with prepositions changes according to what preposition you use. Perhaps , at least two more posts may be needed.
Kindly read some English passage of your choice , no matter from which source, and study the sense in which the verb " make " is used.
Happy learning !
Sayee Jayaraman
05/02/2015
Bangalore
1. Today we shall discuss the use of the English verb ," MAKE". It is a very frequently used English verb. It is worthwhile to study the various ways in which this verb is employed. I hope such a study should interest all learners . It appears that this word has its origin in an Indo European base "mag-" denoting " kneading ". Don't worry much about it. The origin of words is in itself a vast subject . It is known as " Etymology ". When you get time , you can explore it for the sheer pleasure of it.
2. Let us enumerate the most common uses of this verb . " Make " means " Create". You can combine several things and make a new thing. This is the primary meaning of the word.
One can make something out of some other things.
Alice, what are the ingredients for making a cake ?
Here is the recipe in my cookery book. You may go through it.
Make a table, make a doll, make cement , make paper, make a work of art,make breakfast,
3. The past tense of make is " made". The past participle is " made". The phrase " made of " is frequently used.
This ring is made of gold.
The doll is made of clay
We use the phrase " made of something " , when that " something " is the major ingredient of the thing we are speaking of.
Remember,
Wine is made from grapes.
We don't say, " wine is made of grapes ".
But,
Grapes are made into wine.
My shirt is made in China.
I prefer goods made in Japan.
She made lunch for us.
Mother made cakes for children .
4. To make + somebody / something + adjective
Learn to use the above pattern of usage. Study the following examples.
When dad takes us to cinema, he makes us happy.
When you cry you make me sad.
Your meddling makes my task very difficult.
5. When something causes the happening of some other thing , we use the verb " to make ".
During an experiment in the chemistry laboratory , some acid spilled on my clothes and it made a hole .
The prime minister's speech made a great impression on the people.
The meteorite made a big crater when it fell.
Kids, don't make noise. Grandpa is sleeping.
Helen , why do you make your baby cry ? Please make him stop crying.
Speak clearly to make yourself understood .
Don't whisper . Speak louder to make yourself heard.
The minister made it public that hoarders would get harsh punishment .
Don't make an issue of petty matters and quarrel with others.
6. One can make a decision, a comment , a guess etc.
You made a good decision by accepting this job.
He made a very nasty comment on my appearance .
Do you know how much this shirt costs ?
No , tell me.
Make a guess .
7. Make can be used in the sense of " forcing somebody ".
The sergeant made the cadets run five times around the ground by way of punishment.
The maths teacher made us do hundred problems today. We are all very tired.
8. This verb can be used in the sense of " to appoint "
The President made Peter James a judge of the Supreme Court .
The prime minister made my uncle his secretary.
He was made a Knight by the queen.
9. The verb can be used in the sense of , " to be suitable ".
Alfred would make an excellent police officer.
This building would make a good office.
I have seen her in school programs. She would make a good actress.
10. This verb can be used in the sense of " Equal ".
Two and five make seven.
Sixty rupees make one US dollar .
11. This verb can be used in the sense of " To Earn "
He makes five thousand Euros a month.
Making money is the main purpose of doing business.
Surprisingly , he made a fortune in gambling .
12. This verb can be used in the sense of " To Reach "/ " to keep an appointment "
My car broke down on the way. I can't make it to the airport on time.
Krishna , you are busy, I know it. But kindly try to make it to my daughter 's wedding.
13. We use this verb in the sense of " being successful "
In spite of a very modest background , Narendra Modi made it to the top. Today, he is the Prime Minister of India.
I have not yet completed. There are several idioms using the verb " make". Further , the meaning of "make"with prepositions changes according to what preposition you use. Perhaps , at least two more posts may be needed.
Kindly read some English passage of your choice , no matter from which source, and study the sense in which the verb " make " is used.
Happy learning !
Sayee Jayaraman
05/02/2015
Bangalore
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