Friday, March 13, 2009

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 )

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