Anna's notebook entry: Nov 09, 2010
Im very confused about try + ing or try + to infinitive.
Which one is correct?
-My grandmother isn't able to look after herself any more. She needs to took after.
-My grandmother isn't able to look after herself any more. She needs looking after.
and
They were talking very loudly. I couldn't help overhearing what they said.
They were talking very loudly. I couldn't help to overhear what they said.
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Hi Anna
The correct sentences are:
-My grandmother isn't able to look after herself any more. She needs looking after.
and
They were talking very loudly. I couldn't help overhearing what they said.
For the first one, you could also use:
-My grandmother isn't able to look after herself any more. She needs to be looked after.
The correct sentences are:
-My grandmother isn't able to look after herself any more. She needs looking after.
and
They were talking very loudly. I couldn't help overhearing what they said.
For the first one, you could also use:
-My grandmother isn't able to look after herself any more. She needs to be looked after.
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