The verbs "take" and "bring" are often used to describe the movement of objects, but they have different implications based on the direction relative to the speaker or listener.

"Take""Take" is used when you are moving something away from your current location or from the location of the listener. The emphasis is on the movement away from the starting point.

  • Example 1: "Can you take this book to Sarah?"
    Here, the speaker is asking someone to move the book away from the current location to Sarah's location.
  • Example 2: "I need to take my car to the mechanic."
    The speaker will move the car away from their current location to the mechanic's location.


"Bring""Bring" is used when you are moving something toward your current location or toward the location of the listener. The emphasis is on the movement toward the destination.

  • Example 1: "Can you bring your laptop to the meeting?"
    The speaker is asking someone to move the laptop to the meeting, where presumably the speaker or another listener will be present.
  • Example 2: "Please bring me a glass of water."
    The speaker is asking for the water to be moved toward them.

Summary

    • Use "take" when the movement is away from the speaker or listener's position.
    • Use "bring" when the movement is toward the speaker or listener's position.

Understanding the difference between "take" and "bring" often depends on the perspective of the speaker or listener and the direction of the action.

Here are 40 simple examples using "take" and "bring":

Examples with "Take"

  1. Take your shoes off at the door.
  2. Can you take this letter to the post office?
  3. She needs to take her medicine twice a day.
  4. I always take my coffee with milk.
  5. Let’s take a walk in the park.
  6. Take an umbrella in case it rains.
  7. He will take the bus to work.
  8. Please take these dishes to the kitchen.
  9. I’ll take my dog to the vet tomorrow.
  10. Can you take out the trash?
  11. Don’t forget to take your phone with you.
  12. Take some time to relax.
  13. She decided to take a break from work.
  14. We should take this opportunity to learn something new.
  15. Take this book back to the library.
  16. I’ll take a taxi to the airport.
  17. Take the next exit on the highway.
  18. Take a moment to think about it.
  19. He offered to take her home after the party.
  20. I’m going to take a picture of the sunset.


Examples with "Bring"

  1. Bring your notebook to the meeting.
  2. Can you bring me a glass of water?
  3. Please bring your friend to the party.
  4. Don’t forget to bring your ID.
  5. She will bring the cake to the celebration.
  6. Bring your ideas to the table.
  7. I’ll bring a salad to the picnic.
  8. Bring the keys when you come.
  9. He will bring his guitar to the concert.
  10. Bring the mail inside when you get home.
  11. Can you bring that box over here?
  12. Please bring your coat, it’s cold outside.
  13. I’ll bring the car around to the front.
  14. Bring the children to the playground.
  15. Bring your camera to capture the moment.
  16. Can you bring those files to my office?
  17. Bring your passport when you travel.
  18. She always brings snacks to the meeting.
  19. Bring your best friend to the event.
  20. Don’t forget to bring your lunch to work tomorrow.

These examples show how "take" involves moving something away from the current location, while "bring" involves moving something toward the current location.

English Idioms Exercise

1. I need to ______; I've been working for hours.
a) Take a break
b) Have a break

2. Can you ______ at this report and provide feedback?
a) Take a look
b) Have a look

3. I always ______ before starting my day.
a) Take breakfast
b) Have breakfast

4. They usually ______ dinner on Sundays together.
a) Take dinner
b) Have dinner

5. I like to ______ in the morning to wake up.
a) Take a cup of coffee
b) Have a cup of coffee

6. Let's ______ to discuss the project's progress.
a) Take a meeting
b) Have a meeting

7. We should ______ of the sunny weather and go for a hike.
a) Take advantage
b) Have advantage

8. Before the interview, remember to ______ to review your notes.
a) Take a few minutes
b) Have a few minutes

9. We should ______ for completing the challenging task.
a) Take a celebration
b) Have a celebration

10. It's important to ______ attitude in difficult situations.
a) Take a positive
b) Have a positive

11. Every morning, she likes to ______ around the neighborhood.
a) Take a walk
b) Have a walk

12. Let's ______ to appreciate the beautiful scenery.
a) Take a moment
b) Have a moment

13. He decided to ______ to relax and recharge.
a) Take a vacation
b) Have a vacation

14. It's important to ______ before making a big decision.
a) Take a deep breath
b) Have a deep breath

15. Please ______, and I'll bring you a cup of tea.
a) Take a seat
b) Have a seat

16. She likes to ______ in the afternoon to boost her energy.
a) Take a short nap
b) Have a short nap

17. Can you ______ with her friends over a cup of tea?
a) Take a chat
b) Have a chat

18. They decided to ______ in the park on the weekend.
a) Take a picnic
b) Have a picnic

19. Can I ______ of your time to discuss a new idea?
a) Take a moment
b) Have a moment

20. We always ______ at the annual company party.
a) Take a good time
b) Have a good time