Borrow and Lend
How to use of Lend and Borrow ? What's the different between these two words? When i teaching to ESL students, they often got the wrong answer. so today i post this tips for you. may help you understand it.First of all, let's see the meaning.
Meaning
Borrow often use in that we take something temporarily with the intention of returning it.
Can I borrow your Chinese Tai Chi Books?
He borrowed $500 from his mother.
Lend often use in that we give something temporarily with the intention of having it returned.
Can you lend me your Chinese Tai Chi Books?
His mother lent he $500.His mother lent $500 to his daughter.
How to Use Borrow and Lend
borrow something (from someone)
lend something to someone
lend someone something
