try on vs. try out

[Truy]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #199 "Phrasal Verbs (T)", question 4

Leila was feeling blue, so she went shopping to ......... some new outfits.

(a) try at
(b) try on
(c) try in

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #199 "Phrasal Verbs (T)", answer 4

Leila was feeling blue, so she went shopping to try on some new outfits.

Correct answer: (b) try on
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try at

[Beeesneees]

I think you might be thinking of 'try out'. She is going to try on some clothes. (Try them on herself.)
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[Alan]

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Hi Truy,

As you can see, 'try on' is the choice for the test sentence because it means put the clothes on and see whether they are right for you.

'Try out' suggests that you try something as a sort of trial to see if you can manage or use it. Some car manufacturers offer you the chance to try out a car for a short time. That means you drive it for half an hour and see whether you like the car.

Alan
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[Saneta]

1.outfits= clothes?
2.feel blue=feel sad?

thank you

[Rinson Gultom]

Outfit = equipment, equipping

[Beeesneees]

[Saneta]

what about the meaning of 'feel blue'?

thanks

[Beeesneees]

You are correct.
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[Busmann]

Mistake results from inadvertence, meaning had the man doing the act been mindful, there could not be the mistake. Error is higher type of mistake which results from lack definite knowledge of the person doing the act.