Common English Phrases: Make, Do, Shopping & Conditionals

Using 'Make' and 'Do' Correctly

1. I need to do the shopping this evening.
2. It's hard to choose a gift for Mum, but we'll have to make a decision soon.
3. It was a pleasure to do business with you.
4. Could you do me a favour and call Katie?
5. I'd like to make an appointment with the doctor.
6. Rachel hopes to make a lot of money when she works in London.
7. We will do our best to finish the project on time.
8. Sue and Mike have started to make plans for their wedding.

Shopping Vocabulary: Value and Perception

1. You paid too much for that television. It was a rip-off.
2. Everyone is wearing these expensive shoes. They have become a status symbol.
3. The shopping center wants to attract younger people, so it's trying to change its image.
4. This diamond isn't real. It must be a fake.
5. These jeans are in perfect condition even though they are second-hand.
6. Tickets for Joshua Bell's concerts are expensive because his music is in demand.

Understanding Prices and Brands

1. This jacket is a bit expensive, but it's worth it.
2. She was happy because she got a discount on the jeans.
3. I try not to buy brand names because...
4. How much did the tickets cost?
5. What influences you the most when you see an advert?
6. How much did you pay for these shoes?

More Examples of 'Make' and 'Do'

1. She made some money last summer.
2. He forgot to buy eggs when he did the shopping.
3. There's no need to make an appointment at the clinic.
4. I promise that I'll do my best to be there.
5. I haven't made any plans for the weekend.
6. John did me a favour and helped.

Fashion and Shopping Terms

1. That shop doesn't put a price tag on anything.
2. This isn't a luxury item.
3. These were out of fashion ten years ago.
4. That concert was a rip-off.
5. We only paid £5 for these; they were on sale.

Trying On and Buying Clothes

1. I should try on those jeans to see...
2. I think expensive brand-name items are a waste of money.
3. I'd love to buy this laptop, but I can't afford it.
4. ...you can exchange it.
5. The watches at this shop cost a fortune.
6. These shoes don't fit me.

Third Conditional Examples

1. If people had bought the product, the company wouldn't have stopped producing it.
2. I would have arrived late for the meeting if I had missed the train.
3. If Jack had got my message, he would have called me.
4. We wouldn't have cancelled our plans if it hadn't rained.
5. If Emily had recognised the brand name, she would have bought it.

First and Second Conditionals

1. If this didn't cost so much, I would buy it.
2. Mum will be upset if we don't remember her birthday.
3. What would you say if I told you?
4. If you weren't so shy...
5. We will eat outdoors unless it rains.
6. I wouldn't buy it unless it were on sale.