Question
1. Can I have something to drink?
2. Can I drink something to drink?
3. Can I get something to drink?
4. Can I take something to drink?
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What is the meaning of 'have' in #1?
'Have' has a lot of meaning. Does 'have' mean 'drink'? What is the difference of the four sentences?
2. Can I drink something to drink?
3. Can I get something to drink?
4. Can I take something to drink?
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What is the meaning of 'have' in #1?
'Have' has a lot of meaning. Does 'have' mean 'drink'? What is the difference of the four sentences?
Answers
Writeacher
#2 makes no sense.
All the others mean almost the same thing.
1. have = either get or possess
3. get = take or purchase
4. take = have the drink to go
All the others mean almost the same thing.
1. have = either get or possess
3. get = take or purchase
4. take = have the drink to go