Meaning
We use ‘Have you tried‘ to ask about somebody’s personal experience in the past or about their recent actions.
Today’s Sentences
- Have you tried skydiving?
- Have you tried rock climbing?
- Have you tried skateboarding?
- Have you tried playing pickleball?
- Have you tried eating Korean food?
- Writer’s Note
01
Have you tried skydiving?
Situation 1
I’m not sure what kind of activities I can do on vacation.
Have you tried skydiving?
No, I haven’t.
But that sounds really exciting!
Even if it’s the first and last time, I think you should try it at least once.
Situation 2
I’m thinking of what to do this summer.
Have you tried skydiving?
Do you wanna try a dive together?
Yes, I have.
It sounds like so much fun.
I’ll reserve a time slot for us.
02
Have you tried rock climbing?
Situation 1
I think I need a new hobby.
Why do you need a new hobby?
I’ve been kinda getting bored of swimming lately.
Have you tried rock climbing?
Situation 2
Ever since the car accident, my doctor has encouraged me to do activities that help mental health.
Have you tried rock climbing?
No, I haven’t.
Is it good for the brain?
Well, there’s actually a lot of problem solving involved in the sport.
03
Have you tried skateboarding?
Situation 1
I really like your sneakers.
Thanks.
I usually wear these when I go to the skate park.
Do you mean that you skateboard?
Yea, have you tried skateboarding?
Situation 2
I want to do something different on the weekend.
Any ideas?
Have you tried skateboarding?
I’ve never actually learnt how to ride but I do have a small skateboard at home.
Let’s go to the park and I’ll teach you!
04
Have you tried playing pickleball?
Situation 1
I hurt my wrist playing tennis last year.
Have you tried playing pickleball?
No, I haven’t.
But I’d love to try.
It’s really fun and very similar to tennis, badminton, and ping-pong.
Situation 2
Gosh, my wrist hurts so much after playing tennis.
Have you tried playing pickleball?
No, I haven’t but a lot of my friends are into it.
The racket and ball is a lot lighter compared to the tennis racket.
05
Have you tried eating Korean food?
Situation 1
What should we have for lunch?
Have you tried eating Korean food?
No, I haven’t yet.
I love Korean BBQ, it’s really good and includes a lot of fresh vegetables on the side.
Situation 2
I can’t decide on a restaurant for tonight.
Have you tried eating Korean food?
No, I haven’t.
Any recommendations for good Korean cuisine?
I always go to the one downtown.
Writer’s Note
Use ‘Have you tried‘ to ask if someone has had a specific experience at any point in their life.
Here are some more examples:
- Have you tried playing the guitar?
- Have you tried learning another language?
- Have you tried meeting new people?
- Have you tried traveling alone?
- Have you ever tried waterskiing?
- Have you ever tried speed reading?
- Have you ever tried fasting?
