Multiple Choice Questions – Introduction to Translation Studies

Translation is defined as the process of transferring a written text from the ________ to the ________.

• word; sentence

• idea; context

• source language; target language

• grammar; meaning

• phrase; clause

The main focus of translation is on ________.

• copying structure word by word

• maintaining exact grammar

• meaning transfer and functional equivalence

• literal equivalence only

• omitting cultural context

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of translation?

• Enabling communication across cultures

• Making literature accessible

• Helping cultural preservation

• Strengthening language barriers

• Supporting global understanding

According to Mona Baker, translation operates across several levels. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• Linguistic level

• Textual and pragmatic level

• Cultural level

• Psychological level

• Genre or domain level

Equivalence in translation means ________.

• Using the same words as in the source text

• Ensuring similar meaning, function, and effect

• Translating literally

• Ignoring context

• Focusing only on grammar

What does pragmatic consideration involve in translation?

• Focusing only on sentence structure

• Considering context, intention, and audience

• Translating only idioms

• Ignoring register and tone

• Using direct word replacement

“Make a decision” is an example of ________.

• Idiom

• Register

• Collocation

• Coherence

• Literal translation

Translating “spill the beans” as “membocorkan rahasia” shows the importance of ________.

• Collocation

• Literal translation

• Idiomaticity

• Cohesion

• Register

Cohesion in translation refers to ________.

• Logical flow between ideas

• How sentences are linked by connectors and pronouns

• Style adaptation

• Level of formality

• Cultural differences

When a translator maintains the logic and clarity of the whole text, this refers to ________.

• Equivalence

• Cohesion

• Register

• Coherence

• Collocation