Translation theory

What is the main difference between translation and interpretation?

• Translation is oral, interpretation is written

• Translation is written, interpretation is oral

• Both are written processes

• Both are oral processes

Which of the following best defines "target language (TL)

• The original language of the text

• A language spoken by the author

• The language of the translation

• The language used for interpretation

Which abbreviation represents the original text in translation?

• TT

• TL

• SL

• ST

Simultaneous interpretation involves:

• Taking notes and translating after the speech ends

• Translating in advance using a written script

• Translating at the same time as the speaker

• Rewriting the message in another style

Which of the following is NOT a direct translation procedure?

• Calque

• Adaptation

• Literal translation

• Borrowing

Transposition involves:

• Changing the grammar structure while preserving meaning

• Using idioms to translate cultural references

• Borrowing entire sentences from the source language

• BorrowingKeeping the word class unchanged

Which translation procedure is used for proverbs or idioms?

• Literal translation

• Equivalence

• Borrowing

• Calque

"He’s a big liar" translated as "Hắn rất hay nói dối" is an example of:

• Modulation

• Adaptation

• Transposition

• Literal translation

Which technique involves changing cultural references to fit the target culture?

• Adaptation

• Modulation

• Transposition

• Calque

"Canteen" translated as "căn tin" is an example of:

• Pure borrowing

• Loan blend

• Mix loan

• Literal translation