📝 Daily Short Practice
🎯 Vocabulary Goal
Learn the difference between borrow and lend in everyday English.
📚 Words & Phrases
| Word or phrase | Simple meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
|
borrow from |
to take something from someone to use for a short time | Can I borrow a pen from you? |
|
lend to |
to give something to someone for a short time | I will lend my book to Sarah. |
|
borrow money |
to take money from someone and give it back later | He borrowed money from the bank. |
|
lend money |
to give money to someone and get it back later | My friend lent me money yesterday. |
|
borrow and lend |
words that talk about giving or taking for a short time | We borrow and lend things with friends. |
|
borrow something back |
to take again what you lent before | I need to borrow my jacket back. |
🔍 See It in Context
At the Library
Anna: Can I borrow a book from you? I want to read it this weekend. Tom: Sure! I can lend it to you. Just return it next week. Anna: Thank you. I will not forget. Tom: If you need to borrow anything else, just ask. Anna: I might borrow a pen too. Tom: No problem. I always lend pens to my friends.
💡 Notice the Pattern
borrow vs lend
We borrow something when we take it to use it. We lend something when we give it to someone to use. For example, 'I borrow a book' means I take it. 'I lend a book' means I give it. Remember to use 'borrow from' and 'lend to'.
- I borrow a pen from my friend.
- She lends her bike to her brother.
💬 Useful Examples
- Can I borrow your phone for a minute?
- He lent his car to his sister yesterday.
- They borrow books from the library every week.
- She will lend her jacket to me if I am cold.
✏️ Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1.
I want to ____ a notebook from you. (lend / borrow / buy)
2.
He will ____ his old games to his cousin. (borrow / sell / lend)
3.
Can I ____ money from you for the bus? (borrow / lend / give)
4.
She likes to ____ her clothes to friends. (borrow / lend / take)
5.
I need to ____ a jacket from Tim. (lend / keep / borrow)
🔗 Exercise 2 – Matching
1.
borrow from
2.
lend to
3.
borrow money
4.
lend money
5.
borrow something back
✅ Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1.
Who does the action when you 'borrow a book'?
2.
What do you do if you 'lend money'?
3.
Choose the correct sentence to ask for use of a pen.
4.
If I say 'I lend my book to Sarah', what does Sarah do?
5.
What do you say if you want your jacket that you lent before?
📝 Use It Yourself
Ask your friend if you can borrow a pen.
Example:
Can I borrow a pen from you?
🎙️ Speaking Practice
Practice these sentences aloud.
Say:
Can I borrow your phone for a moment?
Say:
I will lend you my book tomorrow.
Say:
She borrowed money from her brother.
Ask:
Can you lend me a pencil?
🔎 Answer Key
Exercise 1 – Fill in the Blanks
1. borrow
2. lend
3. borrow
4. lend
5. borrow
Exercise 2 – Matching
1. b – take something for a short time
2. c – give something for a short time
3. d – take money and return it later
4. e – give money and get it back later
5. a – take again what you lent before
Exercise 3 – Multiple Choice
1. You take the book.
2. You give money to someone.
3. Can I borrow a pen from you?
4. Sarah borrows the book.
5. I want to borrow my jacket back.