(1) i tried but it didn't work. This is probably what you want and is the simplest form. There have been endless discussions about simple past vs.
I Tried Quotes
The answer key says it should be had tried, is.
2) you can't use tried in the passive sense like that.
I have tried that, i had tried that or i did try that? I've tried to help you implies you've tried to help them more than once, i think. (3) i've tried but it hasn't worked. 1 i tried to run the computer program, but it didn't work.
Perfect tense and whether or not it's a transatlantic. What is the difference between these sentences? (2) i've tried but it didn't work. 2 i was trying to run the computer program, but it didn't work.
1) tried 2) had tried 3) have tried 4) am trying the last 2 answers are obviously wrong so which one is it, tried or had tried?
I have tried to find something about it,. Given that situation, which of the following sentences is correct? You can say that someone tried something or that. 1) will is the future and tried is the past, so they don't go together.
Note that i'm referring to something that happened before something. You tried and you did try i have always used tried but then i heard did try in some film. (or could imply that) whereas i tried to help you yesterday is much more specific and only refers to a single. 2) did you try the pills i got you?
1) have you tried the pills i got you?
Sentence (1) (not in the question) suggests that a single trial was made.
