Translation in Academic Text

What is the main characteristic of academic texts?

• A. Uses informal and casual language

• B. Contains personal opinions without supporting data

• C. Uses formal language and is evidence-based

• D. Avoids clear paragraph structure

Which translation theory focuses on linguistic accuracy in sentence structure?*

• A. Skopos Theory

• B. Functional Theory

• C. Equivalence Theory

• D. Linguistic Theory

Why is "Computer help translation" a poor translation of
"Computer-Assisted Translation (CAT)"?

• A. It is too long

• B. It does not match standard academic terminology

• C. It has no clear meaning

• D. It uses too many technical words

In Skopos Theory, what is the main factor that determines the translation approach?

• A. Sentence structure in the source language

• B. The purpose and audience of the translated text

• C. The length of the source text

• D. Availability of synonyms in the target language

What is the translation technique that changes word categories without altering meaning?

• A. Transposition

• B. Explicitation

• C. Literal Translation

• D. Paraphrasing

Which of the following is a good example of Functional Theory in translation?

• A. "The emergence of translation technology (TT) has significantly transformed the translation landscape."

• B. "The appearance of translation technology (TT) has changed the translation world significantly."

• C. "Translation technology (TT) has been appearing and changing everything."

• D. "The rise of TT is changing how translation is done."

What is the translation technique used to add minor clarifications for better understanding?

• A. Literal Translation

• B. Explicitation

• C. Equivalence

• D. Free Translation

Which of the following is an example of Formal Equivalence in translation?

• A. "Machine Translation (MT) systems have fundamentally transformed how translators perform their work."

• B. "Machine-based translation tools help translators in their job."

• C. "MT systems change the way translators work to be more efficient."

• D. "MT helps translators in their daily work."

Academic texts use ____ language, avoiding informal expressions and maintaining objectivity.

The ____ Theory, proposed by Hans Vermeer, emphasizes that the purpose of a translation determines the translation strategy.