[Grammar] bring/take/fetch/get

[Crowned 91]

Hello!

Are the verbs "bring/take/fetch/ get"used correctly in these contexts?

a) John is sitting in an armchair; Mark is in the kitchen. John wants a glass of water, so he asks Mark:

<<Mark, could you please bring me a glass of water?>>

b) In the same context as above: Mark took a glass of water to John.

c) Mark tells John <<I brought you a glass of water>>.

d) John and Mark are both in the living-room, John is thirsty. He asks Mark: <<Could you please fetch a glass of water for me?>>

In context d) Can I use these options as well ?

1) <<Could you please fetch a glass of water from the kitchen?>>
2)<< Could you please get a glass of water for me?>>
3)<<Could you please get me a glass of water from the kitchen?>>

In c) is the situation seen from the receiver's perspective?

 

[Roman55]

I am not a teacher.

Yes, they are all correct.

Your three additional options for d) are all good. You could add, 'Could you please fetch me a glass of water from the kitchen?'

For your final question, I think the verb 'bring' is the natural choice and would be even if the event were related by a third party. 'I saw Mark bring John a glass of water.'

 

[MikeNewYork]

In AmE. I almost never hear the word "fetch" except with reference to dogs. We use "bring" and "get" far more commonly.