Concept:The correct verb depends on the direction of the action: lending is giving, while borrowing is receiving.
Explanation:To lend means to give something to someone for a short time, expecting it to be returned.
To borrow means to take something from someone with the intention of returning it later.
In the sentence, Enyonam asked her friend to give her a pen.
This means the friend will lend the pen to Enyonam.
Therefore, the missing word should show the friend's action of giving, not Enyonam's action of taking.
The word “spare” does not fit naturally here, and “excuse” is unrelated.
So the correct choice is “lend”.
Answer:A. lend