Idx | 0487 |
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Keyword | borrow |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | I asked my friend to borrow me some money. |
Correct Sentence | I asked my friend to lend me some money. |
Cloze Error Sentence | I asked my friend to [[borrow]] me some money. |
Cloze Sentence | I asked my friend to [[lend]] me some money. |
Cloze Answer | lend |
Choices | borrow | lend |
Explanation | When you borrow something (from someone), you are allowed to use it: 'Can I borrow one of your pencils?' When you lend something (to someone), you let them use it: 'He asked me to lend him one of my pencils.' |
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