Question : Directions: In the following question, a sentence is given with a blank that is to be filled in with an appropriate word. Four alternatives are suggested; choose the correct alternative out of them as your answer.
The bank decided to _____ them the money as they were reliable clients.
Option 1: let
Option 2: lend
Option 3: borrow
Option 4: lease
Correct Answer: lend
Solution : The second option is the correct answer: lend.
let : to allow someone to use or occupy something, often temporarily.
lend : to give something to someone with the expectation of getting it back, typically money or an item.
borrow : to take something from someone with the intention of returning it, typically money or an item.
lease : to rent or hire something, such as property or equipment, for a specified period in exchange for payment.
Therefore, the corrected sentence is "The bank decided to lend them the money as they were reliable clients."
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