Unit 3 - Translation methods

Words are translated out of context in which translation methods ?

• Word- for- word translation

• Literal translation

• Communcative translation

• Semantic translation

The intention of faithuful translation is to be faithful to the intention of Target Language (TL) writer. True or false

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The intention of faithuful translation is to be faithful to the intention of Source Language (SL) writer. True or false

What advantage does Literal Translation have over Word for word translation?

• Vocabulary

• Context

• Grammar

• Structure

Which feature does Semantic Translation focus on?

• Aesthetic value

• Readability

• Naturalness

Which feature does Communcative Translation focus on?

• Aesthetic value

• Readability

• Naturalness

The sentence: " Không được dẫm lên cỏ" is translated in which method?

• Semantic translation

• Communicative translation

The sentence: " Bộ mặt là tất cả vốn liếng của cô ta" is translated in which method?

• Semantic translation

• Communicative translation

Semantice translation is used in expressive texts. True or false?

• True

• False

Which kind of texts is Communicative Translation used?

• Expressive texts

• Informative texts

Free translation is often used for __________ and ___________

• Expressive translation

• Informative translation

• Public publication

• In- house publication