A contribution can take many forms in a shared effort.
The idea
Make a contribution to means give something that helps a cause or activity. The contribution can be practical, intellectual or financial.
Examples
- The volunteers made a contribution to the garden.
- Everyone can make a contribution to the discussion.
- The grant made a valuable contribution to the project.
- Our class made a small contribution to the food bank.
- Her research makes a significant contribution to public health.
- The musicians made a financial contribution to the festival.
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Avoid do a contribution: the usual verb with this noun is make.
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Choose the missing word. The club can ___ a contribution to the shelter. (make / makes)
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make
make follows the modal in its base form.
Choose the missing word. The company ___ a contribution last year. (made / makes)
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made
made places the contribution in the past.
Choose the missing word. The team made a contribution ___ the campaign. (to / at)
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to
to introduces the activity that benefits.
Practice round
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Choose the missing word. The club can ___ a contribution to the shelter. (make / makes)
Choose the missing word. The company ___ a contribution last year. (made / makes)
Choose the missing word. The team made a contribution ___ the campaign. (to / at)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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