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TRANSLATION II FINAL EXAM CRUA 2023

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What does peer mean in this sentence?

Yin is my peer, but she looks much younger than I do.
a)
someone of the same age
b)
to look closely or curiously
2.
What does charm mean in this sentence?

Peter can quickly charm everyone in a room, even grumpy people he doesn't know!
a)
a small object worn on a necklace or bracelet
b)
to attract or please greatly
3.
What does plot mean in this sentence?

In the movie, a group of criminals plot to steal a valuable painting.
a)
to make a plan
b)
a piece of land
c)
the main events in a story
4.
What does file mean in this sentence?

Yoshi keeps a file of old birthday cards from friends and family.
a)
to smooth sharp or rough edges
b)
a set of documents or papers
5.
What does dial mean in this sentence?

If you have any questions, dial the number at the bottom of the screen.
a)
a knob on an electronic device
b)
to enter a telephone number to make a call
6.
What does fork mean in this sentence?
Should we take the right or left fork of the road?
a)
something that you eat with
b)
a place where a road branches
c)
a large farm tool
d)
to hand over a possession
7.
What does log mean in this sentence?
Amy used  pencil to write in her log.
a)
a cut length of wood
b)
a written record
c)
to cut down trees
8.
What does wave mean in this sentence?
I saw a wave of ducks flying south.
a)
to move back and forth
b)
water swell caused by wind or gravity
c)
large group of people or animals
9.
What does ring mean in this sentence?
Wendy took off her ring before she washed the dishes.
a)
a piece of jewelry
b)
the sound a phone makes
c)
a metal circle that people can juggle
d)
an enclosed space where a performance takes place
10.
Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word: Spider-man was patient when his friend got angry with him.
a)
someone who is being seen at a doctor's office
b)
quietly waiting for someone
11.
Robert was asked to put the number cards back in the correct  order for the teacher.
a)
arrangement or sequence of things
b)
direction or command
c)
things that have been bought or sold, as in a store
d)
to request to buy something
12.
Choose the correct definition of the highlighted word:  Princess Celestia's pupil was damaged during the eclipse because of sun-watching.
a)
the black part of your eye
b)
a student
13.

The mail carrier couldn't read the address on the envelope.

a)

the writing on an envelope that tells where it is to be delivered

b)

the location of a building

c)

a speech

d)

to write on an envelope where it should be delivered

e)

to speak to

14.

The President will address the country tomorrow.

a)

to speak to

b)

to put energy into doing something

c)

the write on an envelope where it should be delivered

d)

the writing on a envelope that tells where it is to be delivered.

15.

We rented a cabin on a lake.

a)

a small log house

b)

a small house for vacationers

c)

a small room on a ship

d)

where the crew sits on a plane

16.

3. Connotation is a word’s ________.

a)

Emotional meaning

b)

literal, dictionary meaning

c)

antonym

17.

4. Denotation is a word’s ________meaning.

a)

Emotional

b)

literal

c)

implied

18.

2. Huge waves rose in the angry sea.

a)

denotation

b)

connotation

19.

6. Which sentence has the most negative connotation?

a)

Ana is a proud person.

b)

Ana is a snooty person.

c)

Ana is a friendly person.

20.

7. McDonald’s is an expensive meal. If you change the word inexpensive to cheap, the word has a _____ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

21.

8. Larry”s interest in model cars has turned into a hobby. If you change the word hobby to obsession, the word now has a ______ connotation.

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

22.

Which of the following statements best defines denotation?

a)

It is a specialized terminology used in various technical fields.

b)

It is the root from which a word is derived.

c)

It is a word's literal or dictionary meaning.

d)

It is a word's meaning based on its usage.

23.

Which of the following statements best defines connotation?

a)

It is a word's literal meaning.

b)

It is the suffix attached to a word.

c)

It is the emotion that is associated with a word.

d)

It is a word's dictionary meaning.

24.

If someone uses the term “rugrat” to describe a child, what type of connotation does this have?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

25.

Which of the following words has a positive connotation?

a)

nosy

b)

fearful

c)

cautious

d)

weird

26.

Which of the following words has a negative connotation?

a)

stubborn

b)

negotiate

c)

careful

d)

firm

27.

Which connotation is positive?

Everyone had a __________ on his or her face on the way home.

a)

smile

b)

smirk

c)

expression

28.

Which is more polite?

a)

sip a drink

b)

gulp it

29.

Which connotation is more positive?

__________ people rode on the roller coaster.

a)

foolish

b)

brave

c)

old

30.

Question 8 .


Attention! Trespassing is strictly prohibited! Individuals found on property will be charged with a crime.


What does the word prohibited mean in these sentences?

a)

thoughtless

b)

reckless

c)

out of bounds

d)

against the law

31.

Connotation and Denotation are two ways to describe the meanings of ________________

a)

planets

b)

birds

c)

words

d)

sentences

32.

type of connotation that does not make you feel good or bad, just in the middle

a)

positive connotation

b)

neutral connotation

c)

negative connotation

33.

What is an example of denotation?

a)

Childish being negative while youthful is positive

b)

Dreamer- a person who is dreaming or has dreams

c)

Candy apples are very delicious.

d)

How have you been?

34.

Cognates are words that look similar in 2 languages, but have completely different meanings.

a)

Cierto (true)

b)

Falso (false)

35.

False cognates are words from 2 languages that look and sound similar, but have completely different meanings.

a)

Cierto (true)

b)

Falso (false)

36.

éxito = success

a)

Cognate

b)

False cognate

c)

Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)

37.

lectura = reading

a)

Cognate

b)

False cognate

c)

Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)

38.

clase = class

a)

Cognate

b)

False cognate

c)

Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)

39.

radio = radio

a)

Cognate

b)

False cognate

c)

Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)

40.

dinosaurio = dinosaur

a)

Cognate

b)

False cognate

c)

Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)

41.

decepción = disappointment

a)

Cognate

b)

False cognate

c)

Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)

42.

pizza = pizza

a)

Cognate

b)

False cognate

c)

Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)

43.

familia = family

a)

Cognate

b)

False cognate

c)

Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)

44.

restaurante = restaurant

a)

Cognate

b)

False Cognate

c)

Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)

45.

geografía = geography

a)

Cognate

b)

False Cognate

c)

Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)

46.

Embarazada = Pregnant

a)

Cognate

b)

False Cognate

c)

Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)

47.

Nota = Grade

a)

Cognate

b)

False Cognate

c)

Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)

48.

Computadora = Computer

a)

Cognate

b)

False Cognate

c)

Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)

49.

Bizarro = Brave

a)

Cognate

b)

False Cognate

c)

Neither

50.

What does librería mean in English?

a)

library

b)

bookstore

c)

librarian

d)

bookshelf

51.

What does sopa mean?

a)

soap

b)

soup

c)

couch

d)

sad

52.

momento

a)

feeling

b)

bright star

c)

wish

d)

moment

53.
Decidir
a)
to decide
b)
determine
c)
devise
d)
to detour
54.
Direcciones
a)
directions
b)
director
c)
delete
d)
direct
55.

Language to be translated

a)

Source Language

b)

Target Language

56.

Language to be translated into

a)

Source Language

b)

Target Language

57.

Translation is associated to

a)

Written word

b)

Spoken word

58.

Equivalence in translation is the relationship between the source language and the target language.

a)

True

b)

False

59.

In ancient times, pigeons were used to carry mail.

a)

Pigeons were used to carry mail in ancient times.

b)

Long ago, pigeons delivered the mail.

c)

Pigeons received the mail in ancient times.

60.

A good paraphrase:

a)

is always shorter than the original piece

b)

doesn't sound like the original

c)

has no important details

61.

Commonly used paraphrasing techniques. Which is NOT a paraphrasing technique.

a)

Synonym

b)

Moving phrases

c)

Writing down the words exactly as you see them

d)

sentence combining

62.

Fatma is worried about passing the very difficult test.

a)

Receiving a passing grade on the difficult exam concerned Fatma.

b)

Fatma was worried about receiving good marks on the test, which was very hard.

63.

In general, female birds are less colorful than male birds.

a)

In general, male birds are more attractive than female birds.

b)

On the whole, the feathers of the female birds are not as striking as that of their counterpart.

c)

Generally speaking, female birds are less colorful than male birds.

64.

A handshake does not mean the same thing around the world.

a)

A handshake means something different around the world.

b)

Internationally, a greeting by shaking hands is not the same.

c)

A handshake does not mean the same thing around the world.

65.

Climbing mountains is a perilous activity.

a)

A dangerous sport is mountain climbing

b)

Climbing mountains is a dangerous activity.

c)

Climbing mountains can be an unsafe activity.

66.

His job wasn't very interesting, but it paid well.

a)

Though somewhat boring, his job paid well.

b)

Though somewhat uninteresting, his job paid well.

c)

Though somewhat boring, his position earned him a handsome income.

67.

You shouldn't talk in school when you are not supposed to.

a)

Talking in school is only allowed at lunch

b)

When in class it is best not to talk, but to listen

c)

You shouldn't talk in school during math class

68.

The test grade made him cry.

a)

He was upset about his test grade.

b)

He learned that he failed his test.

c)

He made a bad grade on his test.

69.

Myrtle Beach is visited by thousands of tourists every year.

a)

Myrtle Beach is seen by thousands of tourists every year.

b)

Thousands of tourists visit New York each year.

c)

Each year, many people visit Myrtle Beach.

70.

A paraphrase must include:

a)

Own Words

b)

Synonym

71.

The dress of the bride was designed by Vera Wang.

a)

Vera designed the dress of the bride.

b)

Vera Wang designed the bride's dress.

c)

The bride's dress was designed.

72.

The students had a tough time with the biology test.

a)

The students had a tough time with the biology test.

b)

The students did not understand the biology test.

c)

The students did not get it.

73.

The dog jumped over the fence quickly.

a)

The dog jumped over the fence quickly.

b)

The dog galloped over the fence fast.

c)

The dog jumped through the quick fence.

74.

There was a very large rat in the kitchen earlier.

a)

There was a huge rodent in the kitchen before.

b)

There was a rat in the kitchen.

c)

There was a very large rat in the kitchen earlier.

75.

Ravens B is the smartest class at Sunrise Middle School.

a)

Ravens B is the most intelligent class at their school.

b)

Ravens B is a class at Sunrise.

c)

Ravens B is the smartest class at Sunrise Middle School.

76.

Moby, the orange robot, is best friends with a boy named Tim.

a)

Moby, the orange robot, is best friends with a boy named Tim

b)

Moby is an orange robot.

c)

Tim is best friends with an orange robot named Moby.

77.

What is plagiarizing?

a)

Using someone else's ideas as your own.

b)

Writing original ideas.

c)

Selling your ideas to a publisher.

78.

What is the best synonym for "paraphrase"?

a)

Restate

b)

Invent

c)

Copy

79.

Which of the following is NOT a paraphrasing technique?

a)

Using antonyms

b)

Using explanations

c)

Giving your opinion

d)

Changing structures

80.

The picture shows a great view of the sea. --> The photo depicts a wonderful view of the sea.

Which technique of paraphrasing is used?

a)

Using synonyms

b)

Changing word order

c)

Changing sentence structures

d)

Combining short sentences