Trying to call Sam but couldn’t reach him
Once I spoke to him, I said
“Hi Sam. I am trying to call you but you’re not answering your phone.”
Is this correct?
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Yes.
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No. Say it this way.
eg “Hi, Sam. I was trying to call you but you weren't answering your phone.”
or
“Hi, Sam. I've been trying to call you but you weren't answering your phone.”