TRANSLATION TEST (CRUA 2024)

Select the correct definition for each translation technique. Literal Translation

• Focusing on conveying the same meaning and effect as the original text.

• Directly translating the source text word-for-word.

• Using a word from the source language that has no equivalent in the target language.

Select the correct definition for each translation technique. Dynamic Equivalence

• Finding a culturally appropriate equivalent in the target language.

• Modifying the text to suit the cultural context of the target audience.

• Focusing on conveying the same meaning and effect as the original text.

Select the correct definition for each translation technique. Transposition

• Changing the grammatical structure during translation.

• Leaving out elements that are not relevant.

• Changing the perspective without altering meaning.

Select the correct definition for each translation technique. Modulation

• Changing the perspective or form of the expression without altering meaning.

• Introducing a new element in the translation for compensation.

• Translating the target text back into the source language for accuracy.

Select the correct definition for each translation technique. Equivalence

• Finding a culturally appropriate equivalent in the target language.

• Using a word from the source language that has no equivalent.

• Leaving out unnecessary elements.

Select the correct definition for each translation technique. Adaptation

• Modifying the text to suit the cultural context of the target audience.

• Directly translating the source text word-for-word.

• Omitting certain adjectives or adverbs.

Select the correct definition for each translation technique. Borrowing

• Using a word from the source language in the target language.

• Changing the grammatical structure.

• Leaving out elements that do not add significant meaning.

Select the correct definition for each translation technique. Omission

• Leaving out elements that are not relevant or necessary.

• Changing the form of the expression without altering meaning.

• Adding new elements to compensate for lost meaning.

Select the correct definition for each translation technique. Compensation

• Introducing a new element in the translation to compensate for loss.

• Translating the target text back into the source language.

• Directly translating the source text word-for-word.

Select the correct definition for each translation technique. Back Translation

• Modifying the text for cultural context.

• Translating the target text back into the source language.

• Finding a culturally appropriate equivalent.