How to Use "Bring" and "Take" Correctly

“Bring” and “take” are misused quite often on TV and in magazines and newspapers. These words have different meanings, and should be used accordingly. Once you understand the difference between “bring” and “take,” you will likely cringe when you see or hear them misused.

Instructions

1. Understand that both terms deal with the movement of an object--but it is the direction of the movement that differentiates them.

2. Use “bring” when something is being moved toward you.

3. Study these examples of the correct use of “bring”: I want you to bring me back a souvenir. Bring me a pen and pencil.

4. Use “take” when something is being moved away from you.

5. Study these and other correct uses of “take”: You should take this candy to your mother. Please take my hat.