Some verbs are used + -ing OR + to ______ with a difference in meaning: stop to______ and stop -ing: Please stop making that noise, it’s driving me mad! (= don’t continue ...) We stopped to get some petrol and have some lunch. (= stop in order to ...) Their boss told them to stop ______ personal calls on the office phone. I was half-way through the report but I had to stop ______ the phone. remember to _ and remember -ing: Did you remember to call our agents in Rio yesterday (= not forget ...) I don’t remember you asking me to, Bob. (= have a clear memory of...) Please remember ______ us a fax to confirm the details. I remember ______ her last year at the sales conference. try to _ and try -ing: I’m trying to open this box, but I’m just not strong enough. (= try with difficulty or without success) Try hitting it with a hammer, that might work. (-- try that method) We tried ______ you on the phone but you weren’t available. Why didn’t you try ______ me at home You’ve got my number.