English grammar questions, answered by Alan
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by hanuman_2000 »
Sir,
Which between "borrow" and "lend" take pronoun as an object.
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by Alan »
Either. (He lent it/ she borrowed it, etc.)
Can you be more specific?
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by hanuman_2000 »
Sir,
Please borrow me a book for a couple of days.
Please lend me a book for 3 days.
Whic one is correct ?
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by Alan »
#2.
You borrow SMTH. from SMB.
You lend SMTH. to SMB.
The use of 'borrow' in place of 'lend' is sometimes encountered but is nonstandard.
Alan