"Try Not To" ?

Always use "try not to" + verb. ? "Try to not" is grammatically incorrect.

? SAY THIS:
He tried not to look at the clock. ??
(Not: ? He tried to not look at the clock.)

I tried not to think about the exam. ??
(Not: ? I tried to not think about the exam.)

She tried not to eat too much cake. ??
(Not: ? She tried to not eat too much cake.)

We try not to interrupt others. ??
(Not: ? We try to not interrupt others.)

?? Simple Rule:
Just remember ? Try not to + Verb ?
Keep "not" right after "try"!

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