Is this correct

What do you pay?

I pay a book. I pay a bike. I pay glasses. I pay shorts.

How much do you pay FOR a book?

I pay 3 dollars for a book.

Thanks

Question

Is this correct

What do you pay?

I pay a book. I pay a bike. I pay glasses. I pay shorts.

How much do you pay FOR a book?

I pay 3 dollars for a book.

Thanks

Answer

Hi Claudia!

"I pay a book" is not correct English.  It's more common to say:
"I paid for a book" if it's in the past, or
"I am paying for a book right now" if it's in the present.

You can also use "buy" as the verb:
"I am buying a pair of glasses", or
"I bought some shorts yesterday".

Does that help?
Ryan

Answer

I pay for a book. I pay for a bike. I pay for glasses. I pay for shorts.
subject + pay(s) + for + something

How much do you pay for a book?
I pay 3 dollars for each book at that store.
I pay Carla $30 for her help every week.
I pay the waitress for the food when I am finished.
I pay Tom for my share of the pizza when he brings it here.
I pay the water company $5 every month.
subject + pay(s) + someone + for + something
With a price: subject + pay(s) + price + for + something

Answer

They are not so natural. “For” should be added.

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