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lend and Borrow
Borrow vs Lend – English Grammar Quiz
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1. I .......... my game CD to my friend.
Correct Answer: A) lend
We use "lend" when we give something to another person temporarily.
We use "lend" when we give something to another person temporarily.
2. I .......... James my books last week.
Correct Answer: B) lent
"Lent" is the past tense of "lend". The sentence refers to last week.
"Lent" is the past tense of "lend". The sentence refers to last week.
3. Can I .......... you for a minute?
Correct Answer: C) borrow
"Can I borrow you for a minute?" is an informal expression meaning "Can I have a little of your time?"
"Can I borrow you for a minute?" is an informal expression meaning "Can I have a little of your time?"
4. Anna .......... $10 from me.
Correct Answer: B) borrowed
Anna received the money temporarily, so we use "borrowed".
Anna received the money temporarily, so we use "borrowed".
5. Would you mind .......... me your dress?
Correct Answer: A) lending
After "Would you mind", we use a verb ending in -ing.
After "Would you mind", we use a verb ending in -ing.
6. He .......... the book from the library last week.
Correct Answer: C) borrowed
"Last week" indicates the past, so we use "borrowed".
"Last week" indicates the past, so we use "borrowed".
7. Will you .......... me your bike?
Correct Answer: B) lend
You are asking someone to give you their bike temporarily, so use "lend".
You are asking someone to give you their bike temporarily, so use "lend".
8. Why should I .......... you my ladder?
Correct Answer: A) lend
The speaker is giving the ladder to someone temporarily, so "lend" is correct.
The speaker is giving the ladder to someone temporarily, so "lend" is correct.
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