" - It means that you ask someone to do it for you. " - You ask if it is possible to find there any plates. You don't know if they are here.
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Wenwen"I'm making a pumpkin pie. Can you take/get a plate for me?" Which verb is suitable?
Which is suitable depends on what you want the other person to do.
If you want the other person to take a plate for you, use 'take'.
If you want the other person to get a plate for you, use 'get'.
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