My brother took my digital camera.

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What does the sentence above mean?

1. My brother was holding my digital camera.

2. My brother took away my digital camera from me.

3. My brother grasped my digital camera.

4. My brother held my digital camera.

The first sentence can mean any of the others. It can also mean that he borrowed the camera or even that he stole it!

The correct interpretation of the sentence "My brother took my digital camera" is option 2: My brother took away my digital camera from me. This means that your brother has taken possession of your digital camera and is no longer allowing you to have it.