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Borrow and lend

Lend means ‘give something to someone for a short time, expecting that you will
get it back’. The past simple and the -ed form are lent:
I never lend my CDs to anyone.
I lent Gary £30. (I expect that Gary will return this to me)
Borrow is a regular verb meaning ‘get something from someone, intending to give
it back after a short time’:
Could I borrow your pen for a minute, please?
Laura used to borrow money from me all the time.
Typical error

● When you give something, you lend it; when you get or receive something,
you borrow it:

Can I borrow your dictionary?

Not: Can I lend your dictionary?


EXERCISES
1. Could you ______ me some money, please?
2. Some pupils can ________ books from their school.
3. Will you _________ me your umbrella till tomorrow?
4. Should I ________ him my football?
5. You may ___________ my bike, but be careful.
6. Could I __________ your cup?
7. You can _________ your book to Steve.
8. Why do students ___________ so much money from their parents?
9. Peter won't ____________ his car to anyone.
10. Will your mother _________ you some money?

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