Comments | fandom_grammar: ANSWER: "try to" vs. "try and"

mendax in fandom_grammar

Mar 09, 2009 11:35

When is it appropriate to use "try to" vs. "try and"?
(With examples from Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel.)

( But Yoda says there is no try... )

Comments 8

orion117 March 9 2009, 19:54:16 UTC

Very interesting. The subject is one I hadn't really thought about much, so it's helpful to see it laid out so clearly.

mendax March 10 2009, 00:41:30 UTC

To tell you the truth, I hadn't thought about it much either before we got the question. It was fun to dig into this one! Thanks for your comment.

whymzycal March 9 2009, 20:16:40 UTC

Best explanation for this issue that I've ever seen.

mendax March 10 2009, 00:42:08 UTC

Wow, thank you very much!

china_shop March 9 2009, 21:16:59 UTC

This is a great explanation. :-)

mendax March 10 2009, 00:42:48 UTC

Thank you! It was a fun question to tackle.

sosaith March 9 2009, 21:21:01 UTC

Thank you for such a clear explanation.

mendax March 10 2009, 00:45:19 UTC

It was fun. Thanks for commenting!