Identify the grammatical error in the sentence below.
Can you borrow your book to me just for one day?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer: borrow your
Explanation
• The verb borrow means to temporarily receive something from someone with the intention of returning it.
• The verb lend means to temporarily give something to someone.
• Since the subject (you) is being asked to give the book to the speaker (to me), the correct verb to use is lend, not borrow.
• Correct sentence: Can you lend your book to me just for one day?
Quick Tip: Remember the direction of the action: you borrow from someone, but you lend to someone.