Try and get some rest OR "Try to get some rest"?

Question

Which sentence is grammatically correct? >Try **and** get some rest (or) Try **to** get some rest

Answer 1

Both are correct. The only difference is 'try and get some rest' is less formal and 'try to get some rest' is appropriate even for the formal situations. If you need to choose, use 'try to get some rest'.

Answer 2

"Try to get some rest" would be the best choice. Some grammarians label try and as incorrect when really it is just very informal and best used in conversation. Try to is standard usage and appropriate for all levels of formality in both speech and writing.