| Idx | 0488 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | borrow |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | He borrowed me some of his books. |
| Correct Sentence | He lent me some of his books. I borrowed some of his books. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | [[He borrowed me]] some of his books. |
| Cloze Sentence | [[He lent me/I borrowed]] some of his books. |
| Cloze Answer | He lent me/I borrowed |
| Choices | He lent me | He borrowed me | I borrowed |
| 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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