Gateway to the world B1+ Unit 10 Collocations with money

Match the words to the correct definitions:

• take something that belongs to smn else

• owe

• use smth carelessly or without purpose

• borrow

• receive money as payment for work

• earn

• need to pay or give back smth (usually m

• lend

• give smth to smn for a short time

• waste

Liam wanted to buy a new bike, but he didn’t have enough money. His parents refused to ​ (a)   him the full amount, so he decided to ​ (b)   only half from them and ​ (c)   the rest by doing chores for his neighbors.

At first, Liam was tempted to ​ (d)   his hard-earned money on games and snacks, but he remembered he still ​ (e)   his parents. He stayed focused, saved carefully, and finally bought the bike—without any regrets!

• lend
• borrow
• earn
• waste
• owed
• pay
• make

Can you (a)   me some money? I forgot my wallet.

Answer explanation

To give something to someone temporarily, expecting it back.

She decided to (a)   a dress for the party instead of buying one.

Answer explanation

To take something temporarily with the intention of returning it.

He works part-time to (a)   extra cash for his shopping.

Answer explanation

To receive money in exchange for work or services.

Don’t (a)   your money on things you don’t need.

Answer explanation

To use something carelessly or unnecessarily.

After the shopping spree, she realized she (a)   her friend £20.

Answer explanation

To have a duty to pay or return something (usually money) to someone.

Match the words to the correct definitions:

• to not have enough money

• invest into a new business

• have no money left at all

• be short of money

• a small amount of money given regularly

• pocket money

• put money into a project or company

• be out of money

• extra money that is not needed

• spare money

When Jake started receiving ​ (a)   , he spent it all right away. But after watching his older sister ​ (b)   her ​ (c)   in a small online business, he realized he could do more than just buy snacks.

One month, Jake was ​ (d)   after buying a new game, and soon he was ​ (e)   completely. He decided to change his habits—now he saves half his pocket money and even sets aside a little to invest in small things, like buying and selling used books.

• pocket money
• invest
• spare money
• short of money
• out of money
• in money

She decided to (a)   in a new business to earn extra income.

Answer explanation

To put money into something to make a profit or gain a benefit.