attempt vs. try vs. test vs. trial

[Snowcake]

I would like to know the difference between these words. Our teacher told us that there are some but I can't remember.
Are there any other similiar words that could be mixed up?

Thanks.

 

[banderas]

I would like to know the difference between these words. Our teacher told us that there are some but I can't remember.
Are there any other similiar words that could be mixed up?

Thanks.

When we try, we are usually uncertain as to success; when we attempt, we have always some definite object in view which we seek to accomplish. We may be indifferent as to the result of a trial, but we rarely attempt anything without a desire to succeed.

test is a way of discovering, by questions or practical activities, what someone knows, or what someone or something can do or is like or
a medical examination of part of your body or
an act of using something to find out whether it is working correctly or how effective it is or
a situation which shows how good something is

trial is a synonym of test I believe but the usage depends on the context: trial=legal process, or in Australian English as a mock exam

 

[Snowcake]

Thank you I think I got it!

 

[banderas]

you are welcome;-)
I remember when I was learning German I was using a book reffering to common mistakes which helped me a lot. I have been searching for you and this is the result:
Common Mistakes and Confusing Words in English - Learn English Mistakes

Anyway I find this webpage useful for myself too
cheers

 

[Snowcake]

Thanks a lot!!

I've bookmarked the link. :up: I haven't known it before.

off-topic: I go green with envy every time I look at your location (profile). ;-)

Have a nice evening.