• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Home of English Grammar
  • Home
  • Course
  • Exercises
  • Grammar Rules
  • Matches
  • Posts
  • Tools
    • Grammar Checker
    • Very Replacer
    • Word Counter
  • Vocabulary Lists
  • Archives
    • Social Media Posts
    • Writing Guides
  • Sign in
  • Join free

Difference between bring, take and fetch Exercise

July 22, 2012 B1pdf

Certain verbs have very similar meanings that students sometimes find it difficult to use them correctly. For example, the verbs bring, take and fetch are often confused.
Differences Between Bring, Take and Fetch
Bring is used to talk about movement to the place where the speaker is at the moment of speaking.

  • Please bring that file to my table.
  • You will have to bring your own sandwiches.
  • Have you brought your ticket along?

Use take to talk about movements to all other places.

  • I don’t know what to take with me when I go to London.

Fetch
To fetch something is to go to the place where it is and then bring it back to the current location.

  • Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water.
  • Can you fetch me a glass of water?

Fetchcan also be used to talk about selling something for a price.

  • How much would my watch fetch?

Complete the following sentences.

Progress 0 of 9 answered
1Don’t forget to ............... these documents when you go to the bank.
Wrong!
Use "take" when something goes with you to another place.
2I’m ............... you to the doctor.
Wrong!
Use "taking" when you are accompanying someone to another place.
3Can you ............... me some onions from the market?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both are correct: "fetch" means go somewhere to get something and bring it back, and "bring" means carry something to the speaker.
4It’s your turn to ............... the kids to the park.
Wrong!
Use "take" when you accompany people to another place.
5The villagers often have to walk miles to ............... water.
Wrong!
Use "fetch" when people go to get something and bring it back.
6Can you ............... me that file?
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "bring" and "fetch" can mean getting the file and giving it to the speaker here.
7I ............... my cellphone wherever I go.
Wrong!
Use "take" for something you carry with you wherever you go.
8I always ............... an umbrella when I go out.
Wrong!
Use "take" for something you carry with you when you leave home.
9Go and ............... that ball.
Select 2 answers.
Wrong!
Both "bring" and "fetch" can mean getting the ball and returning with it here.

Exercise complete

0/ out of 9 correct answers
Challenge a friend
More Exercises →

Answers

  1. Don’t forget to take these documents when you go to the bank.
  2. I’m taking you to the doctor.
  3. Can you fetch / bring me some onions from the market?
  4. It’s your turn to take the kids to the park.
  5. The villagers often have to walk miles to fetch water.
  6. Can you bring / fetch me that file?
  7. I take my cellphone wherever I go.
  8. I always take an umbrella when I go out.
  9. Go and bring / fetch that ball.

Improve your English grammar, vocabulary and writing

We take you step by step from beginner to advanced, even if you struggled with English at school or have always had trouble remembering the rules.

  • 10 modules, 112 lessons and 730 questions
  • Just log in and learn anytime and anywhere
  • Your progress is saved in your account
  • Download the 2027 Grammar Guide (PDF)
Join free

Already have an account? Sign in

See what’s in the course

Primary Sidebar

2.4M760.9K165.9K

Free 2027 Grammar Guide

  • Download Grammar Guide (PDF)
  • Online grammar course, A1 to C2
  • Weekly exercises and vocabulary
  • Join over 3 million English learners

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe anytime.

Already have an account? Sign in

Grammar Checker - Try Now

Matches Rankings

    No results yet. Be the first to finish today’s Daily.

      No results yet. Be the first to finish today’s Daily.

        No results yet. Be the first to finish today’s Daily.

          No results yet. Be the first to finish today’s Daily.

          Play Matches

          Latest Posts

          • 100 Best Synonyms for “Informative” November 4, 2026
          • 100 Best Synonyms for “Revel” November 4, 2026
          • 100 Best Synonyms for “Issues” November 4, 2026
          • Apparent vs. evident: seeming or clear? November 4, 2026
          • 100 Best Synonyms for “Wanted” November 4, 2026
          • 100 Best Synonyms for “Influenced” November 4, 2026
          • 100 Best Synonyms for “Retrieve” November 4, 2026
          • Hairdresser Vocabulary Exercise November 4, 2026
          • Must and Have To for Obligation Exercise November 4, 2026
          • 100 Best Synonyms for “Chic” November 4, 2026
          Home of English Grammar

          Free English grammar exercises, rules and vocabulary lists, with new exercises every week. Join the leading English grammar site with over 3 million followers.

          Join free

          Learn

          • Exercises
          • Matches
          • Grammar rules
          • Vocabulary lists
          • Writing guides
          • Online tools

          More

          • Top social media posts
          • Various posts
          • Contact

          Account

          • Join free
          • Grammar Course
          • Free grammar guide (PDF)

          Copyright © 2026 EnglishGrammar.org

          • Disclaimer
          • Privacy policy
          • Terms
          • Sitemap