the majority + singular/plural verb: ‘The majority is/are in favour of abolishing the death penalty.’ the majority of + plural count noun + plural verb: ‘The majority of voters are in favour of abolishing the death penalty.’ make 1
I didn’t make anything in particular. I just stayed at home.
I didn’t do anything in particular. I just stayed at home. In Italy we have made a great deal to prevent pollution.
In Italy we have done a great deal to prevent pollution. He looked as if he had made something wrong.
He looked as if he had done something wrong. For actions, the usual verb is do (NOT make ): ‘Governments are not doing enough to reduce unemployment.’ ‘I’m so worried I don’t know what to do.’ See Language Note at DO 2
I made lots of fun in London.
I had lots of fun in London. On Saturday we’re making a party.
On Saturday we’re having a party. See Language Note at DO 3
The cold water made me shivering.
The cold water made me shiver. What made you to decide to work in the theatre?
What made you decide to work in the theatre? make sb/sth do sth (WITHOUT to ): ‘They made him take the examination again.’ Compare be made to do sth : ‘He was made to take the examination again.’ make up The company rule is that all female employees must make up their faces.
The company rule is that all female employees must wear make-up. She told me what to wear and showed me how to make up.
She told me what to wear and showed me how to put on my make-up.
