Will you lend me few rupees in this hour of need?a)lend me any rupeesb...
► a few (Det.): a small number of things; some.
► few (Det., Adj.): not many
► Here, "lend me a few rupees" is the right usage.
Will you lend me few rupees in this hour of need?a)lend me any rupeesb...
Lending Money in a Time of Need
Heading: Introduction
In this conversation, the speaker is asking for a loan of some rupees. Let's analyze the given options to find out the correct one.
Heading: Options Analysis
a) "Lend me any rupees" - This option does not specify the amount of money the speaker needs, and it is grammatically incorrect to use "any" with countable nouns like rupees.
b) "Borrow me a few rupees" - This option is grammatically incorrect because "borrow" is a transitive verb that requires an object pronoun before the noun. The correct way to say this would be "Borrow a few rupees from me."
c) "Lend me a few rupees" - This is the correct option. The speaker is requesting a loan of a specific amount of money, and the verb "lend" is used correctly.
d) "No improvement" - This option does not provide a better alternative.
Heading: Conclusion
In conclusion, option C, "Lend me a few rupees," is the correct way to ask for a loan of money. It is important to use the correct verb and specify the amount of money needed when asking for a loan.