Collocations in Use – Part 10

Replace make in each sentence with an alternative word. Then say whether you have made the sentence more or less formal

N1. The Green Party plans to make a major protest against the government’s new farming policy .N2. Tessa helped me to make some lovely cushion covers for my new flat .N3. I regret to inform you that several clients have made complaints about your conduct .N4. You won’t make a good first impression if you arrive late for your interview .N5. It won’t take me long to make a meal for the children ?N6. Do you expect your business to make a profit this year

:Answers

N1. The Green Party plans to stage a major protest against the government’s new farming policy. more formal N2. Tessa helped me to run up some lovely cushion covers for my new flat. less formal N3. I regret to inform you that several clients have lodged complaints about your conduct. more formal N4. You won’t create a good first impression if you arrive late for your interview. more formal N5. It won’t take me long to rustle up a meal for the children. less formal N6. Do you expect your business to turn in a profit this year? less formal