To + infinitive after "try"

[Gella]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #119 "Gerund or Infinitive", question 7

Try ......... these irregular verbs by next week.

(a) learned
(b) to learn
(c) learns
(d) learning

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #119 "Gerund or Infinitive", answer 7

Try to learn these irregular verbs by next week.

Correct answer: (b) to learn
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Can we use to + infinitive after "try"?

Gella

[Alan]

Hi,

After try there are two possibilities: infinitive or gerund.

Examples: Try (make an effort) to open this tin.

Try (as an experiment) putting the tin in hot water if it's difficult to open

Alan
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