Translation Quiz_Practice 2

What is the main purpose of translation?

• To copy the original text word for word

• To convey meaning from one language to another

• To enhance the form of the original text

• To preserve the exact cultural context of the source language

Which of the following characteristics of language most affects translation?

• Syntax and sentence structure

• Pronunciation

• Vocabulary only

• Tone of voice

Which of the following is a challenge in translation?

• Form of words

• Syntax structure

• Lexical equivalence

• All of the above

What is the difference between literal and idiomatic translation?

• Literal translation focuses on exact word equivalence, while idiomatic translation emphasizes natural expression in the target language.

• Literal translation ignores word-for-word correspondence, while idiomatic translation focuses on meaning.

• Literal translation is used for technical texts, while idiomatic translation is for literary texts.

• Both types of translation are identical.

What is the strategy for dealing with idioms in translation?

• Translate idioms word-for-word

• Ignore idioms in the translation

• Find equivalent idiomatic expressions in the target language

• Use formal language for idioms

What is the first step in a translation project?

• Final draft

• Consultation

• Establishing the project

• Exegesis

What is the recommended strategy for translating newspaper headlines?

• Translate them literally

• Translate them in a way that maintains impact and brevity, considering the target language's conventions

• Use formal language

• Use longer phrases to explain the context

What type of error arises when a translator fails to account for cultural differences?

• Linguistic error

• Style error

• Cultural error

• None of the above

How should a translator deal with non-subject sentences in translation?

• Keep the sentence structure the same

• Introduce a subject to make the sentence grammatically correct in the target language

• Remove the sentence entirely

• Use passive voice exclusively

What is 'transposition' in translation?

• Changing the word order or grammatical structure

• Adding new words

• Omitting unnecessary words

• Substituting words with their synonyms