Learn English Grammar: 'try to do' or 'try doing'?

I tried to study English or I tried studying English? What is the difference in meaning? This is something that is asked a lot on tests! In this grammar lesson, I look at the verb "try", and will teach you when it should be followed by a gerund or an infinitive. The meaning of "I tried to watch the movie." is not the same as "I tried watching the movie." Watch this lesson and find out why.

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Thanks for making it as clear as daylight. Now I know when to use "try doing something" and "try to do something". It's very clear to me now. Thanks again!!! Keep up your good job!

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[alexpaszek]

Clear explanation, but you said... I tried to eat healthy! eat + adjective?! ... surely you need an adverb after eat in the example you used! Try using this: I tried to eat healthily... fixed it for you, you're welcome! x

[rajendransanthanakrishnan]

Nice to learn how to use try to do or try doing with different meanings

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[reolareola]

Try+to = intentar
Try+verb(ing) = probar

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