![]() ![]() However, the differences can be subtle.Īnother case is where the gerund (.ing) refers to an activity. In the second case, the action of switching it off and on is the main focus. ![]() In the first case, you might be trying to resolve a separate issue with the computer. "Did you try to switch it off and on again?" "Did you try switching it off and on again?" You might prefer this form if "running the computer program" was not the primary goal, but rather something to be done to achieve something else. However, I would suggest that normally you would follow "but" by a reason that better describes why you had to stop ("it crashed", "it caused an error").ģ I tried running the computer program, but it didn't work. For example, if someone asked "Why aren't you running the computer program?", you could reply using this form. ![]() Add to Wish List Link to this Book Add to Bookbag Sell this Book Buy it at Amazon Compare Prices. The implication here is that you tried running it over a period of time (maybe you made several attempts) and then stopped, or you tried and you were interrupted (you tried and it crashed). Tried & True (THIRDS) Author: Charlie Cochet. This is probably what you want and is the simplest form.Ģ I was trying to run the computer program, but it didn't work. 1 I tried to run the computer program, but it didn't work. ![]()
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