Ex. 1 All the verbs in the first column collocate with the word money. Match the collocation with the correct definition

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Vocabulary Bank: Money Matters

· earn a) receive money from somebody who has died

· raise b) take money out of a bank account

· donate c) use money on something you don't need

· steal d) buy e.g. shares in a company

· win e) give sb money that they must return

· find f) get money from people for a purpose

· lose g) give money to an organization

· spend h) keep money for future use

· save i) give money back to sb you borrowed from

· lend j) give/pay money for something

· borrow k) not have any longer; not gain

· invest l) have to pay sb the money they gave you

· withdraw m) get money by working

· waste n) take money from sb without permission

· inherit o) get money in the lottery, quiz show etc.

· pay back p) get money from sb that you must return

· owe q) discover by chance

Ex. 2. Choose the most suitable word or phrase underlined in each sentence.

a) I haven't got enough money, I'm afraid. Could you borrow/ lend me some?

b) It's a good school, but the fares/fees are rather high.

c) This car is too expensive. We can't afford/pay it.

d) It was a very good meal. Can we have the account/bill please?

e) There's a small flat to hire/let in Bridge Street.

f) How much do you earn/gain in your new job?

g) She's a good dentist, but she doesn't charge/spend too much.

h) I bought this coat in the sales. It was decreased/reduced a lot.

i) Jack made his fortune/treasure buying and selling property.

j) How much do you reckon/value that house would cost?