Money verbs

I wish I had the money, but I simply cannot __________ this coat.

• owe

• afford

• charge

• loan

Answer explanation

To afford means to be able to buy or do something because you have enough money.

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reading-comprehension

I ____________ money from my dad, but now I have to give it back.

• paid

• afforded

• sold

• borrowed

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reading-comprehension

Can you __________ this €20 note into 2 €10 notes?

• sell

• lose

• pay

• change

Answer explanation

To change money means to get or give money in exchange for money because, for example, you want it in smaller units.

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reading-comprehension

Caroline ____________ me €15. I am going to have to ask her for it. I really need it back.

• owes

• pays

• sells

• loses

Answer explanation

To owe money means to need to pay or give money back to someone because they have lent it to you.

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reading-comprehension

Do you know if the supermarket ___________ for delivery?

• pays

• inherits

• spends

• charges

Answer explanation

To charge means to ask for an amount of money for something, especially a service, an activity or an admission/entrance to a space.

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reading-comprehension

Today I went shopping and ___________ this cute dress. It looks so good on me. Can't wait to wear it tomorrow.

• buy

• buyed

• bought

• buied

Answer explanation

Bought is the past tense of 'to buy'. This verb means to get something by paying money for it.

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grammar

spelling

A: Oh, I forgot my wallet.

      B: Don't worry. I can __________ you some money.

• sell

• afford

• inherit

• lend

Answer explanation

To lend is to give something to someone for a short period of time, expecting it to be given back.

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reading-comprehension

This is a __________.

• coin

• check

• note

• card

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vocabulary

He is able to go to college because his parents have been __________ that money for many years.

• buying

• saving

• selling

• wasting

Answer explanation

To save money is to keep money, for use in the future.

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reading-comprehension

Don't ____________ your money on toys. You are 17 years old already!

• earn

• inherit

• pay

• waste

Answer explanation

To waste money means to use too much of or use money badly when there is a limited amount of it.

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reading-comprehension