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[learner12]

Hello, teachers!!

(1) I will lend Tom the money if he needs it.
(2) I will lend Tom money if he needs it.
(3) I will lend Tom money if he needs one.
(4) I will lend Tom money if he needs the one.

I know that (1) is correct, but if you change the word "the money" into "money," which is the proper pronoun, it, one, or the one?

Thank you in advance.

[CP]

(1) I will lend Tom the money if he needs it. OK.
(2) I will lend Tom money if he needs it. OK.
(3) I will lend Tom money if he needs one. NO: money is not a count noun, but a mass noun, like sugar or honey. You could say "if he needs some."
(4) I will lend Tom money if he needs the one. NO: Same as above.
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[learner12]

Dear CP:

Thank you so much for commenting all the questions.

Have a nice day!!