Question

I've got a terrible headache. I tried _______ some medicine but it didn't help.

1. A.
   to take
2. B.
   having taken
3. C.
   to have taken
4. D.
   taking

Answer 1

D
try to do…意为“努力、尽力去做”；而try doing…意为“试着干”；根据句中时态可知，这里只需用一般过去时形式。