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PET - LEND, BORROW, OWE

Instructions:

You are given a block of text which explains the theory of this concept.

Once you have read the theory, do the exercises given below to test how well you have understood the ideas.

 

How to do the Exercises:

 

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You are also given some sentences with input boxes, and you are required to use the words to complete the sentences correctly.

 

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If it is correct, it will go green, and if not, it will go red.

 

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PET - LEND, BORROW, OWE

Theory:

LEND, BORROW and OWE are used to describe when two people exchange something for a limited time.

My friend and I go to McDonalds, and I realise I have no money.
He gives me 10€ on condition I give them back tomorrow.
So,
- I BORROW 10€ from him.
- He LENDS me 10€ .
- I OWE him 10€ until I pay him back.

The person in possession does the BORROWING.
The owner does the LENDING.
The person in possession OWES the owner until the item is returned.

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  • LEND
  • BORROW
  • OWE

Can I (1) some money from you?

Can you (2) me some mone?

I (3) you some money because you lent me some money last week.


TYPICAL PET TRANSFORMATIONS

My cousin lent me a very good tent.

I (4) a very good tent from my cousin.


The library lends books to both students and teachers.

Both students and teachers can (5) books.


My sister has borrowed the book from me.

I (6) my sister the book.