Sat Nov 27, 2004 17:36 pm I try vs. I'm trying |
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OK, let's take a look:
I'm trying is Present Continuous (Present Progressive) I try is Present Simple
When you say I'm trying it is happening at the moment of speaking. For example: Please be quiet, I'm trying to fall asleep.
Or you can say Every time I try to fall asleep you start singing your strange songs.
In the second example you describe an action that takes place on a regular basis (every time) and it's not taking place at the moment of speaking and that's why you should use Present Simple.
So, yes both versions are correct if you use them in the appropriate context. _________________ Test Of English for International Communication TOEIC Preparation & TOEIC Vocabulary |
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