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make the coffee doesn't sound right to me!?!

BeaSt
User since 2018
Posts: 3

19 Aug. 2018

Every morning, when she arrives at work, Polly (does or makes) the coffee.
Correct answer: ...., Polly makes the coffee.
I thought: correct would be: make coffee (without the)
That's why I choose:
Polly does the coffee.
Thanks for feedback

6 comments

  • User since 2010
    Posts: 19

    29 Sept. 2018

    It's a matter of context
    Specific or not?
    Specific: she makes the coffee (Morning, end of meal)
    Unspecified: she makes coffee
    Wonderful English grammar but isn't it the same in French?
    Regards
  • User since 2013
    Posts: 5

    22 Jan. 2019

    BeaSt said

    Every morning, when she arrives at work, Polly (does or makes) the coffee.
    Correct answer: ...., Polly makes the coffee.
    I thought: correct would be: make coffee (without the)
    That's why I choose:
    Polly does the coffee.
    Thanks for feedback

     
  • User since 2013
    Posts: 5

    22 Jan. 2019

    correct answer .... Polly makes coffee
  • User since 2013
    Posts: 5

    22 Jan. 2019

    anper said

    It's a matter of context
    Specific or not?
    Specific: she makes the coffee (Morning, end of meal)
    Unspecified: she makes coffee
    Wonderful English grammar but isn't it the same in French?
    Regards

     
  • User since 2013
    Posts: 5

    22 Jan. 2019

    anper said

    It's a matter of context
    Specific or not?
    Specific: she makes the coffee (Morning, end of meal)
    Unspecified: she makes coffee
    Wonderful English grammar but isn't it the same in French?
    Regards

     
  • User since 2013
    Posts: 5

    22 Jan. 2019

    correct answer .... Polly makes coffee

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