Translation and Interpretation Techniques Quiz

What is the translation technique that involves translating word for word while respecting the grammatical structure of the source language?

• Literal Translation

• Adaptation

• Free Translation

• Borrowing

Which translation technique involves translating the general meaning of the text, adapting it to the norms and style of the target language?

• Literal Translation

• Free Translation

• Adaptation

• Borrowing

When is the adaptation translation technique used?

• When the cultural context of the original text has no direct correspondence in the target language

• When there is no suitable direct translation available

• When changing the focus or point of view of the message

• When the grammatical structure of the target language is similar to that of the source language

What does the borrowing translation technique involve?

• Translating the general meaning of the text, adapting it to the norms and style of the target language

• Incorporating a word or expression from the source language into the translated text

• Changing the focus or point of view of the message to make it more natural in the target language

• Translating word for word while respecting the grammatical structure of the source language

Which interpretation technique involves the interpreter listening to a segment of the speech in the source language and then interpreting it into the target language?

• Simultaneous Interpretation

• Liaison Interpretation

• Consecutive Interpretation

• Chuchotage

In which interpretation technique does the interpreter translate the speech in real-time, at the same time as the speaker is speaking?

• Chuchotage

• Simultaneous Interpretation

• Liaison Interpretation

• Consecutive Interpretation

What is the whispered interpretation technique called?

• Liaison Interpretation

• Chuchotage

• Simultaneous Interpretation

• Consecutive Interpretation

When is liaison interpretation used?

• In professional and academic situations

• In conversations where the interpreter translates short phrases or segments to facilitate communication

• In everyday conversations

• In situations where only one or two people require interpretation

In English, what is the typical word order for sentences?

• Subject + Verb + Object

• Verb + Subject + Object

• Object + Verb + Subject

• Subject + Object + Verb

Which language has a more flexible word order, English or Spanish?

• Neither have flexible word order

• English

• Spanish

• Both have the same word order flexibility