Translation Techniques Quiz- lesson 2

What is the literal translation technique?

• Translating without any changes

• Translating word for word

• Using cultural equivalents

• Translating idiomatic expressions

What does the loan technique involve?

• Translating terms without changing them

• Creating new words in the target language

• Using synonyms from the target language

• Translating phrases literally

What is a calque?

• A word borrowed from another language

• A cultural adaptation

• A type of idiomatic expression

• A direct translation that respects the original structure

What does modulation in translation refer to?

• Translating idioms directly

• Changing the form of expression while keeping the essence

• Changing the grammatical category

• Using synonyms to replace original words

What is transposition in translation?

• Translating word for word

• Changing the grammatical category

• Using cultural references

• Changing the meaning of a phrase

What is the equivalence technique used for?

• Translating poetry

• Translating technical documents

• Translating proverbs and idiomatic phrases

• Translating legal texts

What does adaptation in translation involve?

• Replacing cultural elements with more suitable ones

• Maintaining the original structure

• Translating words literally

• Using synonyms from the source language

What is compensation in translation?

• Using direct translations only

• Ignoring the original meaning

• Translating without any changes

• Creating a similar effect in the target text

Which technique is least used according to the text?

• Modulation

• Calque

• Loan

• Literal translation

What is an example of a loan in translation?

• Translating 'It never rains, but it pours' literally

• Translating 'handball' as 'balonmano'

• Translating 'déjà vu' as 'déjà vu'

• Translating 'Cálmate' as 'Calm down'