This verb describes trying, often when the task is difficult.
The idea
Use attempt with a noun for the task, or attempt to followed by a verb.
Examples
- The climbers attempted the steep route.
- We attempted to repair the old clock.
- She attempted the final question first.
- They attempted to cross before dark.
- The baker attempted a complicated recipe.
- Nobody attempted to move the heavy piano.
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An attempt does not guarantee success; do not read attempted as succeeded.
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Choose the correct form. The team will ___ the difficult task. (attempt / attempt to)
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attempt
attempt takes the task directly after will.
Choose the correct form. He attempted ___ the puzzle. (to solve / solve)
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to solve
to solve expresses the action he tried to do.
Choose the correct form. Yesterday we ___ to reach the island. (attempted / attempt)
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attempted
attempted matches the past time yesterday.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct form. The team will ___ the difficult task. (attempt / attempt to)
Choose the correct form. He attempted ___ the puzzle. (to solve / solve)
Choose the correct form. Yesterday we ___ to reach the island. (attempted / attempt)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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