Some verbs are used + -ing OR + to ______ with a difference in meaning:
stop to______ and stop -ing:
Please stop making that noise, it’s driving me mad! (= don’t continue ...)
We stopped to get some petrol and have some lunch. (= stop in order to ...)
Their boss told them to stop ______ personal calls on the office phone.
I was half-way through the report but I had to stop ______ the phone.
remember to _ and remember -ing:
Did you remember to call our agents in Rio yesterday (= not forget ...)
I don’t remember you asking me to, Bob. (= have a clear memory of...)
Please remember ______ us a fax to confirm the details.
I remember ______ her last year at the sales conference.
try to _ and try -ing:
I’m trying to open this box, but I’m just not strong enough. (= try with difficulty or
without success)
Try hitting it with a hammer, that might work. (-- try that method)
We tried ______ you on the phone but you weren’t available.
Why didn’t you try ______ me at home You’ve got my number.
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making/taking to answer / to pick up to send meeting / seein......