LEND OR BORROW? EXERCISE 1/EFL (A2/B1)

level: Low-intermediate (A2/B1)

Lend and borrow are frequently confused by learners of English. The key difference is direction: you lend something to someone, and you borrow something from someone.

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Complete each of the sentences below with the correct form of either lend or borrow, as specified.
EXAMPLE: The bank wouldn't lend (lend/borrow) him any more money.

1. He wanted to (lend/borrow) five dollars.✓

2. I couldn't (lend/borrow) him the money.✓

3. Banks (lend/borrow) money to their clients all the time.✓

4. You should never (lend/borrow) more than you can pay back.✓

5. I (lent/borrowed) these books from the library.✓

6. He doesn't like (lending/borrowing) money to anyone.✓

7. Would you like me to (lend/borrow) you my jacket?✓

8. A good way to lose a friend is to (lend/borrow) him money.✓

9. You can (lend/borrow) my old phone for a couple of weeks.✓

10. Who did you (lend/borrow) the money from?✓

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