Conversational English Quiz 13: Lending Money
Question 1
A friend asks to borrow money. What do you say if you’re comfortable lending?
- a) No way.
- b) I can’t help you.
- c) Sure, how much?
- d) Money is important.
Question 2
You lent money to a friend who hasn’t repaid. How do you feel?
- a) Happy.
- b) Excited.
- c) Frustrated.
- d. Carefree.
Question 3
You’re unsure about lending money to someone. What do you say?
- a) I’ll lend you the money.
- b) Let me think about it.
- c) Money is no problem.
- d) I have plenty of money.
Question 4
A friend asks to borrow a large sum of money. What do you say?
- a) Sure, no problem.
- b) That’s a lot of money.
- c) Money doesn’t matter.
- d) I have plenty.
Question 5
You’ve lent money to many friends and most haven’t repaid. What do you decide?
- a) Lend to everyone.
- b) Stop lending money.
- c) It’s okay to lose money.
- d. Money is not important.
Question 6
You lend money to a friend and they pay you back early. What do you say?
- a) You’re late.
- b) Thanks for paying back early.
- c) Money isn’t important.
- d. I don’t need the money.
Question 7
You’re feeling pressured to lend money. What do you say?
- a) I’ll lend you the money.
- b) I need to think about it.
- c) Money is no problem.
- d) I have a lot of money.
Question 8
Your friend promises to pay you back but keeps delaying. What do you say?
- a) It’s okay.
- b) When will you pay me back?
- c) Money isn’t important.
- d) I don’t need the money.
Question 9
You accidentally borrowed more money than agreed. What do you say to your friend?
- a) I owe you more money.
- b) I’ll pay you back later.
- c) I don’t owe you anything.
- d. Money isn’t a problem.
Question 10
You’re considering lending money to someone with a history of not paying back. What do you do?
- a) Lend the money anyway.
- b) Think carefully before lending.
- c) Lend a large amount.
- d. Don’t worry about it.
Answers and Explanations
Question 1: c) Sure, how much?
- This indicates willingness to lend.
Question 2: c) Frustrated.
- This is a common emotion when not repaid.
Question 3: b) Let me think about it.
- This expresses uncertainty.
Question 4: b) That’s a lot of money.
- This expresses concern about the amount.
Question 5: b) Stop lending money.
- This is a decision based on past experiences.
Question 6: b) Thanks for paying back early.
- This expresses appreciation.
Question 7: b) I need to think about it.
- This politely declines without direct refusal.
Question 8: b) When will you pay me back?
- This is a direct request for repayment.
Question 9: a) I owe you more money.
- This acknowledges the debt.
Question 10: b) Think carefully before lending.
- This shows caution based on past behavior.