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Yellowstarstruck Posted 4 years ago
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Hi! Is my understanding of the meaning of sentences 1 and 2 correct? What is the difference between "She tried to talk to him." and "She tried talking to him"?

Thanks, Fulvio

1. I remembered to switch the lights off. (I was able to use my memory to complete the task)

2. I remember switching the lights off. (I have a memory of doing something)

  

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yellowstarstruck 1. I remembered to switch the lights off. (I was able to use my memory to complete the task) 2.

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  • yellowstarstruck 1.
  • I remembered to switch the lights off.
  • (I was able to use my memory to complete the task) 2.
  • I remember switching the lights off.
  • (I have a memory of doing something) 1.
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yellowstarstruck

1. I remembered to switch the lights off. (I was able to use my memory to complete the task)

2. I remember switching the lights off. (I have a memory of doing something)

1. You're close. I switched the lights off, just as I had earlier planned to do. That is, I did not forget to do what I planned to do.

2. Yes, exactly

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yellowstarstruck What is the difference between "She tried to talk to him." and "She tried talking to him"?

I don't sense a difference; however, "try -ing" in some contexts is a linguistic formula for making a suggestion.

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