English Vocabulary Lesson: RENT, HIRE, LET & LEASE

The video tutorial explains the differences between the terms 'rent', 'hire', 'let', and 'lease'. 'Rent' is commonly used in the US and Canada for short-term use of inanimate objects. 'Hire' is used in British English for temporary use of objects or employing people, while in the US, it refers to employing someone. 'Let' is mainly used in British English to grant occupancy of property. 'Lease' is used in both British and American English to grant temporary possession of property, often involving a contract.

Which of the following sources were mentioned for the definitions of rent, hire, let, and lease?

• dictionary.com and thefreedictionary.com

• Cambridge Dictionary

• Oxford Dictionary

• Merriam-Webster

In which countries is the term 'rent' primarily used?

• United Kingdom

• India

• Australia

• United States and Canada

What is the primary difference between 'hire' in British and US English?

• In British English, 'hire' can be used for both people and objects.

• In US English, 'hire' is used for objects only.

• In US English, 'hire' is not used at all.

• In British English, 'hire' is used for people only.

What does the term 'let' primarily mean in British English?

• To sell a property

• To grant occupancy or use of a property

• To demolish a property

• To buy a property

Which of the following is true about the term 'lease'?

• It is not used in the US.

• It is only used in British English.

• It refers to a temporary possession or use of property.

• It is an irregular verb.

What is a common practice when renting an apartment?

• Renting without a contract

• Paying in cash only

• Signing a lease

• No paperwork is involved

Which term is used to describe the temporary possession of land or buildings?

• Sell

• Demolish

• Lease

• Buy