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Gerund and infinitives (different meaning)

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I couldn’t sleep so I tried _____________ (drink) some hot milk.

drinking

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She tried _____________ (reach) the book on the high shelf, but she was too small.

to reach

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They tried _____________ (get) to the party on time but the bus was delayed.

to get

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We tried _____________ (open) the window, but it was so hot outside it didn’t help.

opening

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He tried _____________ (get) a job in a newspaper firm but they wouldn’t hire him.

to get

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He tried _____________ (get) a job in a newspaper firm but he still wasn’t satisfied.

getting

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You should stop _____________ (smoke), it’s not good for your health.

smoking

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We stopped _____________ (study) because we were tired.

studying

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They will stop _____________ (have) lunch at twelve.

to have

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We stopped _____________ (have) a rest, because we were really sleepy.

to have

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Oh no! I forgot _____________ (buy) milk.

to buy

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Please don’t forget _____________ (pick) up some juice on your way home.

to pick up

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I forget _____________ (lock) the door, but I’m sure I must have locked it.

locking

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Have we studied this before? I’ve forgotten _____________ (learn) it.

learning

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Please remember _____________ (bring) your homework.

to bring

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I remember _____________ (go) to the beach as a child.

going

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