I'm trying to remember your name

[Guest]

Test No. errors/elem-4 "Present Tense", question 10

I try to remember your name but I'm afraid I can't remember it.

(a) I try
(b) remember
(c) can't

Test No. errors/elem-4 "Present Tense", answer 10

I'm trying to remember your name but I'm afraid I can't remember it.

Correct entry: I'm trying
The error was: (a) I try

You have found the error but your entry is incorrect.
I am trying to remember your name but I'm afraid I can't remember it.
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What is the diference between I'm trying to remember and I am trying to remember?

[Alan]

Both are fine. I'm trying is simply a contraction of I am trying.
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