Use I'M TRYING TO + VERB to Build Sentences

Do you want to learn English as quickly as possible, come to you in sentences, memorize them, and first understand them. In this lesson, you can learn to use "I'm trying to+ verb" in a simple way and explanation to build sentences.

By adding "verb" to "I'm trying to", you are referring to exactly what you are trying to do to tell someone that you are trying to accomplish something using physical, mental, or spiritual strength. Here are some examples:

1. Button it, OK! I'm trying to think.
2. Can't you put a sock in it? I'm trying to work.
3. Don't distract my attention I'm trying to study!
4. Don't put me off when I'm trying to concentrate.
5. Go and play somewhere else - I'm trying to work.
6. If I look flustered it's because I'm trying to do about twenty things at once.
7. I'm trying to arrange my work so that I can have a couple of days off next week.
8. I'm trying to break the habit of staying up too late.
9. I'm trying to call my family.
10. I'm trying to clear my mind of all this.
11. I'm trying to displace him in his job.
12. I'm trying to eat healthy.
13. I'm trying to educate myself.
14. I'm trying to enjoy my dinner.
15. I'm trying to explain myself.
16. I'm trying to get a date with her.
17. I'm trying to get a job.
18. I'm trying to get my script sorted.
19. I'm trying to get the house straight before the weekend.
20. I'm trying to give up smoking.
21. I'm trying to improve my fitness by cycling to work.
22. I'm trying to learn to drive, but I'm not making much headway .
23. I'm trying to locate Mr Smith. Do you know where he is?
24. I'm trying to lose weight so I have to steer clear of fattening foods.
25. I'm trying to lose weight, so I'm keeping count of the number of calories I eat every day.
26. I'm trying to make a pass at her.
27. I'm trying to make a spreadsheet up to computerize everything that's done by hand at the moment.
28. I'm trying to make room for a vegetable garden in the backyard.
29. I'm trying to measure the outflow of water/sewage from that pipe.
30. I'm trying to pick her up.
31. I'm trying to prevent the reversion of my garden to nature.
32. I'm trying to read the map.
33. I'm trying to save up for my holiday.
34. I'm trying to think of his name, but my mind's a complete blank.
35. I'm trying to understand.
36. Pipe down! I'm trying to listen to the news.
37. Please don't think I'm trying to do you.
38. Stop acting the fool, I'm trying to talk to you.

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