Gerunds and Infinitives Part 4

I couldn't sleep so I tried _____________ (drink) some hot milk.

She tried _____________ (reach) the book on the high shelf, but she was too small.

They tried _____________ (get) to the party on time but the bus was delayed.

We tried _________________ (open) the window, but it was so hot outside it didn't help.

He tried _________________ (get) a job in a newspaper firm but they wouldn't hire him.

He tried ___________________ (get) a job in a newspaper firm but he still wasn't satisfied.

You should stop _____________ (smoke). It's not good for your health.

We stopped _____________ (study) because we were tired.

They will stop _____________ (have) lunch at twelve.

We stopped _____________ (have) a rest, because we were really sleepy.