make

The tenth lesson in the Purple Level gives of examples of how to use the verb "make."

What do you like to make for dinner? (make = cook)

They can't make the meeting. (make = go to)

What is this made of? (made + of = constructed from)

The verb "make" can be used with a variety of prepositions to create idioms. Here are some examples of "make out."

She needs to make out a check for her rent. (make out = write)

Two teenagers were caught making out behind the school. (make out = kiss)

I can't make out the teacher's writing on the chalkboard. (make out = understand )

take

When you go somewhere, you "take" things or people with you:

I took my kids to school this morning. (past tense)

She'll take a sweater to the park in case it gets cold later. (future tense)

Do you take your cell phone with you when you leave the house? (present tense)

"Take" is also used for medicine:

Is he taking anything for his headache? (present continuous tense)

Don't take medicine that is expired. (present tense, negative command)

And it's used for photography:

This new digital camera takes great pictures. (present tense)

You should take a lot of pictures of your children when they're little. (modal verb--should)