Gateway to the world B1+ Unit 10 Collocations with money

Match the words to the correct definitions:

• give smth to smn for a short time

• owe

• use smth carelessly or without purpose

• lend

• receive money as payment for work

• earn

• need to pay or give back smth (usually m

• waste

• take something that belongs to smn else

• borrow

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 ___ me some money? I forgot my wallet.

Answer explanation

To give something to someone temporarily, expecting it back.

She decided to ___ 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 ___ extra cash for his shopping.

Answer explanation

To receive money in exchange for work or services.

Don’t ___ your money on things you don’t need.

Answer explanation

To use something carelessly or unnecessarily.

After the shopping spree, she realized she ___ 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:

• a small amount of money given regularly

• spare money

• to not have enough money

• pocket money

• extra money that is not needed

• be short of money

• put money into a project or company

• invest into a new business

• have no money left at all

• be out of 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 ___ in a new business to earn extra income.

Answer explanation

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