A library has a collection people can read or borrow.
The idea
Say at the library, borrow a book from the library and return a library book. The plural of library is libraries.
Examples
- The library opens at nine.
- I borrowed a book from the library.
- Our school has a small library.
- She studies at the library after class.
- Please return this library book tomorrow.
- There are two libraries in our town.
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A library lends or provides access to materials; a bookshop primarily sells books. Services and rules vary by library.
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Choose the source of the borrowed book. I borrowed this book ___ the library. (from / to)
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from
From names the source of the borrowed book.
Choose the plural. Our town has two ___. (libraries / librarys)
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libraries
The plural spelling changes y to ies: libraries.
Choose the place in this borrowing context. A place whose main service is lending books rather than selling them is a ___. (library / bookshop)
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library
The context describes borrowing, a common library service.
Practice round
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Choose the source of the borrowed book. I borrowed this book ___ the library. (from / to)
Choose the plural. Our town has two ___. (libraries / librarys)
Choose the place in this borrowing context. A place whose main service is lending books rather than selling them is a ___. (library / bookshop)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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