Try + gerund

[roco]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #119 "Gerund or Infinitive", question 6

Try ......... the door really hard if you want to open it.

(a) pushing
(b) push
(c) pushes
(d) pushed

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #119 "Gerund or Infinitive", answer 6

Try pushing the door really hard if you want to open it.

Correct answer: (a) pushing

Your answer was: incorrect
Try push the door really hard if you want to open it.
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why choose "try pushing"

Thank you

roco

[Alan]

Hi roco,

Try doing something is to make an experiment and see if it works. Someone says: I can't open this door. The other person says: Try pushing it instead of pulling it.

Alan
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