Drag the correct forms to complete these scenarios. Think about whether each situation involves a past memory, an experiment, or an attempt!
Scenario 1: My laptop was running slowly, so I tried restarting it to see if that would help.
Scenario 2: I tried to open the jar, but the lid was stuck tight—I just wasn't strong enough!
Scenario 3: Do you remember meeting her at the conference last year? She had bright purple hair!
The correct answer is restarting.
Try + gerund (-ing form) = experiment with a method to see if it works. You tested restarting as a possible solution.
The correct answer is to open.
Try + to-infinitive = attempt / make an effort. You made an effort but couldn't succeed.
The correct answer is meeting.
Remember + gerund (-ing form) = recall a past experience. You're asking about a memory from last year.