"Do" is one of the most common verbs in English. We use it for activities, tasks, duties, and work.
("Do" ইংরেজির সবচেয়ে সাধারণ ক্রিয়াপদগুলির মধ্যে একটি। আমরা এটি কার্যকলাপ, কাজ, দায়িত্ব এবং কর্মের জন্য ব্যবহার করি।)
However, "do" doesn't go with every word. For example, we say "do homework" – not "make homework". We say "do business" – not "make business".
(তবে "do" প্রতিটি শব্দের সাথে যায় না। উদাহরণস্বরূপ, আমরা "do homework" বলি – "make homework" নয়।)
📝 "I need to do my homework before dinner." – Sounds natural, right?
📝 "আমার রাতের খাবারের আগে আমার বাড়ির কাজ করতে হবে।" – স্বাভাবিক শোনায়, তাই না?
❌ "I need to make my homework before dinner." – Now it sounds wrong!
❌ "আমার রাতের খাবারের আগে আমার বাড়ির কাজ বানাতে হবে।" – এখন এটি ভুল শোনায়!
In this guide, I'll walk you through 40+ "do" collocations organised by meaning, with Bangla translations and example sentences. Let's get started!
(এই গাইডে, আমি আপনাকে ৪০+ "do" কলোকেশন শেখাবো, বাংলা অর্থ এবং উদাহরণ সহ। শুরু করা যাক!)
This is one of the most common questions students ask. Here's the simple rule:
(এটি শিক্ষার্থীদের সবচেয়ে সাধারণ প্রশ্নগুলির মধ্যে একটি। এখানে সহজ নিয়মটি রয়েছে:)
MAKE = Create, produce, or cause something
MAKE = কিছু তৈরি, উৎপাদন বা ঘটানো
Examples: make a cake, make a decision, make a mistake
উদাহরণ: make a cake, make a decision, make a mistake
Many students make these common mistakes with "do". Let's look at them so you can avoid them.
(অনেক শিক্ষার্থী "do" দিয়ে এই সাধারণ ভুলগুলি করে। আসুন সেগুলি দেখি যাতে আপনি সেগুলি এড়াতে পারেন।)
❌ "He makes his homework."
✅ "He does his homework."
📖 Explanation: "Homework" uses "do", not "make".
❌ "She made a favour for me."
✅ "She did me a favour."
📖 Explanation: "Favour" uses "do", not "make".
❌ "I need to make some research."
✅ "I need to do some research."
📖 Explanation: "Research" uses "do", not "make".
❌ "She makes the dishes after dinner."
✅ "She does the dishes after dinner."
📖 Explanation: "The dishes" (washing) uses "do", not "make".
Do collocations are combinations of words where the verb "do" is used with a noun or phrase to create a common expression. For example, "do homework" means to complete your homework. These collocations are essential for speaking English naturally.
Why are "do" collocations important for BCS and IELTS?
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Do collocations are frequently tested in BCS, IELTS, and Bank Job exams. Questions appear in error correction, sentence completion, and vocabulary sections. Mastering them can help you score higher.
What is the difference between "make" and "do" collocations?
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Make collocations are for creating, producing, or causing something (make a decision, make a mistake). Do collocations are for activities, tasks, or duties (do homework, do business).
How can I remember "do" collocations?
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Group them by meaning: household chores (do the dishes), work (do business), activities (do exercise), etc. Practice using them in sentences. The Ovidhan app has flashcards and quizzes to help.
Is this "do" collocations guide free?
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Yes, this guide is completely free. No sign-up, no hidden charges, and no limitations. Use it as many times as you need to master "do" collocations.
How many "do" collocations should I learn?
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For daily English conversation, 20-30 common "do" collocations are enough. For BCS, IELTS, and Bank Jobs, you should learn 40-50. This guide covers 40+ collocations.
What is the most common "do" collocation?
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Some of the most common "do" collocations are: do homework, do business, do a favour, do the dishes, do laundry, do research, and do exercise.
Does the Ovidhan app include "do" collocations?
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Yes, the Ovidhan app includes 12,658+ words with collocations, Bangla meanings, synonyms, antonyms, and example sentences – all offline. You can practice "do" collocations with flashcards and quizzes.
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