Criado por Lara Gómez Rey
mais de 6 anos atrás
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Questão | Responda |
ATTEMPT OR TRY? | Choose one or both verbs |
It can be used as both a noun and a verb | ATTEMPT / TRY -He tried to write a novel = He attempted to write a novel. -It was a plausible attempt to halt the bombings -Come on -give a try! |
The noun is often associated with an unsuccessful effort. | ATTEMPT She failed the English test on the first attempt, but she succeeded on her second attempt. |
The verb is often followed by an object, gerund or an infinitive; it cannot occur at the end of a sentence. | ATTEMPT -He attempted to leave the country several times. -We're attempting something that's never been done before. |
It can refer to use, test, or do something new or different in order to see if it is suitable, effective, or pleasant. | TRY Why don’t you try this dish? INCORRECT: Why don’t you attempt this dish? |
It can be used at the end of a sentence, without any direct reference to the action. | TRY I’m not sure I can do it, but I’ll try. |
It is used in formal contexts. | ATTEMPT |
IT means to make an effort to achieve or complete something difficult. | ATTEMPT |
It means to make an effort to achieve something. | TRY |
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