1) Find the correct sentence in each pair.
1a) I'd appreciate it if the firm paid for my expenses as soon as possible.
1b) I'd appreciate it if the firm paid my expenses as soon as possible.
1b) I'd appreciate it if the firm paid my expenses as soon as possible.
2a) The government has spent a lot of money in the construction of roads.
2b) The government has spent a lot of money on the construction of roads.
2b) The government has spent a lot of money on the construction of roads.
pay (for) (something)
When we purchase something which then becomes ours, we pay for the item:
Breakfast was included, but we paid for our other meals.
When we pay (something) because the money is owed, we omit for, e.g. pay a bill:
We paid the bill with cash. Don't forget to pay the rent.
Spend money and time
We spend money on (something):
Young people spend a lot of money on entertainment.
We spend time (doing something):
We spent the afternoon sitting in the garden.
We spend time + preposition + place:
- spend time at a building or location, e.g. at a theatre/castle, at the beach
- spend time in a city or country, e.g. in London / Canada
- spend time in an enclosed area, e.g. in the garden / bath / swimming pool.
- spend time with (someone), e.g. with a friend
We spent an afternoon at the beach.
We spent eight days in London with my parents.
2) Are these sentences right or wrong? Correct those which are wrong.