VOA慢速英语:名师问答:借入和借出

preposition – n. a word used to show a relation

Rules to remember:

When we use "borrow" in a sentence, we use the preposition "from."

Andy borrowed a car from her friend Judy.

When we use "lend," we use the preposition "to."

Mario lent the computer to me.

Personal pronouns come directly after the verb "lend."

Did Linda lend you her phone?

Now try this practice:

Which sentences are correct? If a sentence has an error, change it to make it correct.

1.Sarah always borrows me her comb.
2.I lent a pencil from Ahmed yesterday.
3.Can you lend me your umbrella?
4.He wanted to borrow some money from me.
5.Do you want to borrow the coat to me?