Pupils don't have to pay for their books. The school -------------- them.
a) pays b) takes c) provides d) affords
I believe it is d) afford
No, choose C. The word 'afford' is used to mean that someone has the money to pay for something, but not to indicate that they actually do pay for it. eg I can afford to pay for my books, but I don't have to because the school provides them.
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No, choose C.
The word 'afford' is used to mean that someone has the money to pay for something, but not to indicate that they actually do pay for it.
eg I can afford to pay for my books, but I don't have to because the school provides them.