Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2015 (Model questions) Question 13

Question 13

Vocabulary in Context

Choose the correct option (grammar mistakes Nigerians make): 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 (give) you a book; your friend borrowed (took) yours.