WorksheetsTRANSLATION II FINAL EXAM CRUA 2023
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins
Yin is my peer, but she looks much younger than I do.
Peter can quickly charm everyone in a room, even grumpy people he doesn't know!
In the movie, a group of criminals plot to steal a valuable painting.
Yoshi keeps a file of old birthday cards from friends and family.
If you have any questions, dial the number at the bottom of the screen.
Should we take the right or left fork of the road?
Amy used pencil to write in her log.
I saw a wave of ducks flying south.
Wendy took off her ring before she washed the dishes.
The mail carrier couldn't read the address on the envelope.
the writing on an envelope that tells where it is to be delivered
the location of a building
a speech
to write on an envelope where it should be delivered
to speak to
The President will address the country tomorrow.
to speak to
to put energy into doing something
the write on an envelope where it should be delivered
the writing on a envelope that tells where it is to be delivered.
We rented a cabin on a lake.
a small log house
a small house for vacationers
a small room on a ship
where the crew sits on a plane
3. Connotation is a word’s ________.
Emotional meaning
literal, dictionary meaning
antonym
4. Denotation is a word’s ________meaning.
Emotional
literal
implied
2. Huge waves rose in the angry sea.
denotation
connotation
6. Which sentence has the most negative connotation?
Ana is a proud person.
Ana is a snooty person.
Ana is a friendly person.
7. McDonald’s is an expensive meal. If you change the word inexpensive to cheap, the word has a _____ connotation.
positive
negative
neutral
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.
positive
negative
neutral
Which of the following statements best defines denotation?
It is a specialized terminology used in various technical fields.
It is the root from which a word is derived.
It is a word's literal or dictionary meaning.
It is a word's meaning based on its usage.
Which of the following statements best defines connotation?
It is a word's literal meaning.
It is the suffix attached to a word.
It is the emotion that is associated with a word.
It is a word's dictionary meaning.
If someone uses the term “rugrat” to describe a child, what type of connotation does this have?
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Which of the following words has a positive connotation?
nosy
fearful
cautious
weird
Which of the following words has a negative connotation?
stubborn
negotiate
careful
firm
Which connotation is positive?
Everyone had a __________ on his or her face on the way home.
smile
smirk
expression
Which is more polite?
sip a drink
gulp it
Which connotation is more positive?
__________ people rode on the roller coaster.
foolish
brave
old
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?
thoughtless
reckless
out of bounds
against the law
Connotation and Denotation are two ways to describe the meanings of ________________
planets
birds
words
sentences
type of connotation that does not make you feel good or bad, just in the middle
positive connotation
neutral connotation
negative connotation
What is an example of denotation?
Childish being negative while youthful is positive
Dreamer- a person who is dreaming or has dreams
Candy apples are very delicious.
How have you been?
Cognates are words that look similar in 2 languages, but have completely different meanings.
Cierto (true)
Falso (false)
False cognates are words from 2 languages that look and sound similar, but have completely different meanings.
Cierto (true)
Falso (false)
éxito = success
Cognate
False cognate
Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)
lectura = reading
Cognate
False cognate
Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)
clase = class
Cognate
False cognate
Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)
radio = radio
Cognate
False cognate
Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)
dinosaurio = dinosaur
Cognate
False cognate
Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)
decepción = disappointment
Cognate
False cognate
Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)
pizza = pizza
Cognate
False cognate
Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)
familia = family
Cognate
False cognate
Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)
restaurante = restaurant
Cognate
False Cognate
Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)
geografía = geography
Cognate
False Cognate
Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)
Embarazada = Pregnant
Cognate
False Cognate
Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)
Nota = Grade
Cognate
False Cognate
Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)
Computadora = Computer
Cognate
False Cognate
Neither (it doesn't sound or isn't spelled like another word)
Bizarro = Brave
Cognate
False Cognate
Neither
What does librería mean in English?
library
bookstore
librarian
bookshelf
What does sopa mean?
soap
soup
couch
sad
momento
feeling
bright star
wish
moment
Language to be translated
Source Language
Target Language
Language to be translated into
Source Language
Target Language
Translation is associated to
Written word
Spoken word
Equivalence in translation is the relationship between the source language and the target language.
True
False
In ancient times, pigeons were used to carry mail.
Pigeons were used to carry mail in ancient times.
Long ago, pigeons delivered the mail.
Pigeons received the mail in ancient times.
A good paraphrase:
is always shorter than the original piece
doesn't sound like the original
has no important details
Commonly used paraphrasing techniques. Which is NOT a paraphrasing technique.
Synonym
Moving phrases
Writing down the words exactly as you see them
sentence combining
Fatma is worried about passing the very difficult test.
Receiving a passing grade on the difficult exam concerned Fatma.
Fatma was worried about receiving good marks on the test, which was very hard.
In general, female birds are less colorful than male birds.
In general, male birds are more attractive than female birds.
On the whole, the feathers of the female birds are not as striking as that of their counterpart.
Generally speaking, female birds are less colorful than male birds.
A handshake does not mean the same thing around the world.
A handshake means something different around the world.
Internationally, a greeting by shaking hands is not the same.
A handshake does not mean the same thing around the world.
Climbing mountains is a perilous activity.
A dangerous sport is mountain climbing
Climbing mountains is a dangerous activity.
Climbing mountains can be an unsafe activity.
His job wasn't very interesting, but it paid well.
Though somewhat boring, his job paid well.
Though somewhat uninteresting, his job paid well.
Though somewhat boring, his position earned him a handsome income.
You shouldn't talk in school when you are not supposed to.
Talking in school is only allowed at lunch
When in class it is best not to talk, but to listen
You shouldn't talk in school during math class
The test grade made him cry.
He was upset about his test grade.
He learned that he failed his test.
He made a bad grade on his test.
Myrtle Beach is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
Myrtle Beach is seen by thousands of tourists every year.
Thousands of tourists visit New York each year.
Each year, many people visit Myrtle Beach.
A paraphrase must include:
Own Words
Synonym
The dress of the bride was designed by Vera Wang.
Vera designed the dress of the bride.
Vera Wang designed the bride's dress.
The bride's dress was designed.
The students had a tough time with the biology test.
The students had a tough time with the biology test.
The students did not understand the biology test.
The students did not get it.
The dog jumped over the fence quickly.
The dog jumped over the fence quickly.
The dog galloped over the fence fast.
The dog jumped through the quick fence.
There was a very large rat in the kitchen earlier.
There was a huge rodent in the kitchen before.
There was a rat in the kitchen.
There was a very large rat in the kitchen earlier.
Ravens B is the smartest class at Sunrise Middle School.
Ravens B is the most intelligent class at their school.
Ravens B is a class at Sunrise.
Ravens B is the smartest class at Sunrise Middle School.
Moby, the orange robot, is best friends with a boy named Tim.
Moby, the orange robot, is best friends with a boy named Tim
Moby is an orange robot.
Tim is best friends with an orange robot named Moby.
What is plagiarizing?
Using someone else's ideas as your own.
Writing original ideas.
Selling your ideas to a publisher.
What is the best synonym for "paraphrase"?
Restate
Invent
Copy
Which of the following is NOT a paraphrasing technique?
Using antonyms
Using explanations
Giving your opinion
Changing structures
The picture shows a great view of the sea. --> The photo depicts a wonderful view of the sea.
Which technique of paraphrasing is used?
Using synonyms
Changing word order
Changing sentence structures
Combining short sentences
