Read the text below, paying close attention to the words in red.
Mark : Excuse me, I'd like to borrow these books.
Tania : I'm sorry, but we can only loan ten books at a time.
Mark : Ten? I thought it was unlimited.
Tania : The rules have changed. Some students were taking out all the books for one topic and not returning them. That would give them an unfair advantage over the other students in their class.
Mark : Really. I can't imagine who would do such a thing. I guess I should put some of these books back. Sorry about the extra work.
Tania : It shouldn't be a problem. They look like they're all from the same shelf.
to borrow To keep something for a short time before returning it.
to loan To give something for a short time before it is returned.
topic Subject.
Quiz
Fill in the blanks.
1. Banks can ________ you money.
a. loan
b. borrow
c. take out
2. I like to ________ videos from the library.
a. take
b. borrow
c. lend
Mark : Excuse me, I'd like to borrow these books.
Tania : I'm sorry, but we can only loan ten books at a time.
Mark : Ten? I thought it was unlimited.
Tania : The rules have changed. Some students were taking out all the books for one topic and not returning them. That would give them an unfair advantage over the other students in their class.
Mark : Really. I can't imagine who would do such a thing. I guess I should put some of these books back. Sorry about the extra work.
Tania : It shouldn't be a problem. They look like they're all from the same shelf.
to borrow To keep something for a short time before returning it.
to loan To give something for a short time before it is returned.
topic Subject.
Quiz
Fill in the blanks.
1. Banks can ________ you money.
a. loan
b. borrow
c. take out
2. I like to ________ videos from the library.
a. take
b. borrow
c. lend
