1. Instead of always using the word “tries” when translating from the Chinese characters 試, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. sympathizes
B. empathizes
C. aims

2. Instead of always using the word “tries” when translating from the Chinese characters 試, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. aspires
B. illustrates
C. suspends

3. Instead of always using the word “tries” when translating from the Chinese characters 試, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. motions
B. strives
C. transfers

4. Instead of always using the word “usually” when translating from the Chinese characters 通常, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. irregularly
B. normally
C. durable

5. Instead of always using the word “usually” when translating from the Chinese characters 通常, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. minimally
B. typically
C. officially

6. Instead of always using the word “usually” when translating from the Chinese characters 通常, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. generally
B. importantly
C. transitory

7. Instead of always using the word “very” when translating from the Chinese characters 非常, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. highly
B. unexpectedly
C. intact

8. Instead of always using the word “very” when translating from the Chinese characters 非常, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. intermittently
B. rather
C. expeditious

9. Instead of always using the word “very” when translating from the Chinese characters 非常, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. gradual
B. progressive
C. quite

10. Instead of always using the word “very” when translating from the Chinese characters 非常, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. extremely
B. excessively
C. approachable

11. Instead of always using the word “way” when translating from the Chinese characters 方法, which of the following words is most similar in meaning?
A. precedent
B. procedure
C. episode

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2. Additional word alternatives can be found on pages 151-154 of An English Style Approach for Chinese Technical Writers by Ted Knoy.

3. For more vocabulary building practice, view the accompanying Power Point presentations .