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User_gary Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

get/take the water from the bucket

Please get the water from the bucket in a cup.

Please take the water from the bucket in a cup.

Are these two sentences correct? Also if possible give me other alternatives which I can replace for "get" or "take" above.
  

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Both are fine. You can also say "fetch the water" or "bring the water".

  • Both are fine.
  • You can also say "fetch the water" or "bring the water".
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Both are fine.

You can also say "fetch the water" or "bring the water".
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User_garyPlease get the water from the bucket in a cup. (obtain the water - so the water may be used)

Please take the water from the bucket in a cup. [could mean:] Please remove the water
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Hi,

Perhaps you mean 'Please get a cup of water from the bucket'.

Clive

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