Lend or borrow?
Лексика (слова)
Use LEND to say that we give something temporarily with the intention of having it returned.
For example:
Can you lend me $20 until tomorrow?
Sarah lend me her new car.
Verb Forms: Lend - Lent - Lent
Use BORROW to say that we take something temporarily with the intention of returning it.
For example:
I borrowed $50 from a friend last week.
How much have you borrowed from the bank?
Verb Forms: Borrow - Borrowed - Borrowed
Remember! Borrow = take, lend = give
Let´s practice:
1. Friend A: I need some money for lunch. Could you ____ me some please?
2. Friend B: Sure! I will ____ you some. Pay me back tomorrow, ok?
3. Musical instruments are very expensive. Fortunately, my music teacher ____ me a cello, so I don't need to buy one.
4. Some students can ____ a musical instrument from their schools.
5. Brother: My bicycle has a flat tire. May I ___ yours?
6. Sister: No! The last time you ____ my bike, you broke it!
7. Brother: I did NOT break your bicycle! Please ____ me your bike. I must get to class now or I will be late!
8. Sister: Fine, you may ___ my bike today, but it's the last time!
9. Student A: Do you have an English dictionary you could ____me?
10. Student B: Sure! You may ____ my dictionary any time. Here it is.
