JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 82

Question 82

Vocabulary in Context

Fill the gap with the most appropriate option: Kindly ________ me your book because my friend has ________ mine

  1. A.borrow/borrowed
  2. B.borrow/lent
  3. C.lend/lent
  4. D.lend/borrowed
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (lend/borrowed)

Explanation

You ask someone to lend you something; the friend has borrowed (taken) yours.