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WorksheetsTranslation of Ukrainian Reflexive Verbs-Predicates into English
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Який спосіб перекладу українських речень із дієсловами-присудками на "-ся" використовується при застосуванні дієслівної форми пасивного стану?
Введення формального підмета it чи неозначеного підмета one або they
Застосування англійського метафоричного дієслова-присудка у формі активного способу у сполученні з неживим агентивним підметом
Заміна дієсловом, яке може вживатися у зворотному значенні
Заміна складним іменним присудком з пасивним прикметником
In English, the verb "apologize", a translatio equivalent of the Ukrainian "вибачатися", implies only in context:
its degree of formality
its degree of sincerity
its overtone of negligence
its shade of contempt
Unlike reflexive verbs in English, a Ukrainain reflexive verb may indicate:
a speaker's respect for the listener's social standing
a speaker's own place within a social hierarchy
a speaker's kinship degree
a speaker'ssuperior position
To convey pragmatic nuances of some Ukrainian socially important reflexive verbs, the translator into English must:
carefully consider the context
employ combined translation techniques
adjust the level of formality
use politeness markers
use a neutral equivalent
Unlike the English verb "apoljgize", its Ukrainian equivalent "вибачатися" implies:
humility
acknowledgment of one's own action towards oneself or others
distancing from the interlocutor
the speaker's superiority
As compared with English, Ukrainian can convey more:
nuances of politeness
shades of familiarity
degree of necessity
stylistic coloring
degree of probability
As compared with Ukrainian, English uses ....... (choose the correct answer) reflexive means/constructions:
more
less
approximately
the equal number of
Reflexive pronouns are used with verbs to imply reflexivity of actions:
more often in English than in Ukrainian
less often in English than in Ukrainian
equally in English and Ukrainian
are not used in Ukrainian
are not used in English
The semantics of transitivity and intransitivity related to the use of reflexive verbal means:
is rarely combined in English verbs
is often combined in English verbs
is often combined in Ukrainian reflexive verbs
is rarely combined in Ukrainian reflexive verbs
is equally combined in English and Ukrainian verbs
The meanings of reflexivity and reciprocity of actions in English are realized:
only implicitly
only explicitly
both explicitly and implicitly
more often implicitly than explicitly
more often explicitly than implicitly
Translation students must study techniques of translating Ukrainian reflexive verb predicates because:
there are many such verbs in Ukrainian
there are different techniques of translation
it is difficult to learn all corresponding translation techniques
not all translation techniques are described
using translation techniques requires knowing their contextual use
What are some key challenges in translating Ukrainian verb predicates into English:
Ukrainian reflexive verbs can be translated in different ways
Difference in expressing reflexivity in the two lamguages
Translators must know the difference between transiitve and intransitive verbs
Translators must know what verbs are both transitive and intransitive
Translators must know many English sentence patterns in this case
What must be added in translating the following sentence with the reflexive verb, given its specifics:
"Мені все ще не віриться в це."
another verb
another pronoun
another adverb
an adjective
a noun
This is the corect translation of the Ukrainin reflective verb in the sentence
"Мені чомусь вже давно не спиться."
have not been sleeping
did not sleep
did not get to sleep
was not sleeping
had not slept
This is the correct translation of the Ukrainian reflexive verb predicate in the sentence "Вираз її обличчя весь час змінювався, коли ми почали говорити на цю тему".
changed
was changing
has been changed
was changed
kept changing
Які способи перекладу українських речень із дієсловами-присудками на "-ся" використовуються в англійському перекладі?
Введення підмета на основі аналізу контекста
Застосування дієслівної форми пасивного стану
Заміна українського дієслова на "-ся" англійським дієсловом, яке може вживатися у зворотному значенні
заміна прикметника на іменник в атрибутивній функції
заміна прислівника на числівник
This is the example of the change of an adjective to a noun phrase:
man of affairs
act of kindness
friendship of lasting consistency
early riser
grain of doubt
What translation transformation was applied to the reflexive verb?
Це не означає, що ми перестаємо турбуватися про соціальну і економічну справедливість.
This does not mean that we put aside our concern about social and economic justice.
a verb to a noun
a verb to an adjective
a noun to a verb
an adjective to a noun
Які дієслова можуть вживатися у зворотному значенні при перекладі українських речень із дієсловами-присудками на "-ся"?
to appear, to turn, to enjoy
to open, to break, to gather
to develop, to start, to finish
to change, to join, to expand
to revise, to draw, to hear
Коли для перекладу українських речень із дієсловами-присудками на "-ся" нерідко використовується конструкція There is…?
when the verb-predicate precedes the subject
when the verb-predicate follows the subject
when the subject is a long subject group
when the verb-predicate is at the end of the sentence
Які способи перекладу українських речень із дієсловами-присудками на "-ся" використовуються при введенні означеного підмета?
Застосування дієслівної форми пасивного стану
англійським дієсловом, яке може вживатися у зворотному значенні
складним іменним присудком з пасивним прикметником
зворотним займенником oneself
Які способи перекладу українських речень із дієсловами-присудками на "-ся" використовуються при застосуванні дієслівної форми пасивного стану?
Заміна дієслова на "-ся" англійським дієсловом, яке може вживатися у зворотному значенні
Введення означеного підмета, що можна встановити за допомогою контексту
Заміна дієслова-присудка на "-ся" складним іменним присудком з пасивним прикметником
Заміна українського дієслова на "-ся" англійським дієсловом, яке може вживатися у зворотному значенні
Які способи перекладу українських речень із дієсловами-присудками на "-ся" використовуються при застосуванні конструкції There is…?
Заміна дієслова на "-ся" англійським дієсловом, яке може вживатися у зворотному значенні
Заміна дієслова-присудка на "-ся" складним іменним присудком з пасивним прикметником
Заміна українського дієслова на "-ся" англійським дієсловом, яке може вживатися у зворотному значенні
Застосування дієслівної форми пасивного стану
Які дієслова можуть вживатися у зворотному значенні при перекладі українських речень із дієсловами-присудками на "-ся"?
to develop, to start, to finish
to appear, to turn, to enjoy
to open, to break, to gather
to change, to join, to expand
How can the introduction of a definite subject, determined by context, affect the translation of Ukrainian sentences with reflexive verb predicates?
A) It typically results in a passive construction.
B) It clarifies who or what is performing the action.
C) It makes the sentence impersonal.
D) It always requires an additional reflexive pronoun in English.
What is a primary challenge in translating reflexive verb predicates from Ukrainian to English?
A) Finding an equivalent reflexive pronoun
B) Deciding between using active or passive voice
C) Identifying the correct tense
D) Matching the reflexive sense accurately
When does a translation strategy usually involve using an English verb with the reflexive pronoun "oneself" ?
In translating personal sentences
In translating impersonal sentences
In translating indefinite-personal sentences
In translating negative sentences
In translating exclamatory sentences
What kind of English verbs is used in the translation of Ukrainian sentenceslike "This car seats 5 persons."?
transitive verbs
intransiitve verbs
verbs used both transitively and intransitively
irregular verbs
What role does context play in deciding whether to introduce a definite subject in the English translation of a Ukrainian sentence with a reflexive verb predicate?
A) It is irrelevant; the translation does not depend on context.
B) It may help to identify an implicit subject in the original sentence.
C) It dictates the use of passive or active voice only.
D) It influences the choice of tense in the English translation.
What are all possible ways of translating the Ukrainian reflective verb?
Пошуки планувалося проводити в самих дошкульних точках Багдада, включаючи президентський палац.
Using a passive form
Introducing a notional noun subject
Using a second-person pronoun subject
Using a third-person pronoun subject
Introducing the first-person pronoun subject
Which translation method is preferred when the original Ukrainian sentence has a clear active agent subject?
A) Using a passive construction
B) Introducing a formal subject
C) Replacing with a metaphorical active verb
D) Employing a reflexive pronoun
What technique involves translating a Ukrainian reflexive verb predicate into English by employing a verb that includes a reflexive pronoun, such as "oneself"?
A) Passive voice construction
B) Use of an active voice form verb
C) Introducing an impersonal subject
D) Using a metaphorical active verbs
How to avoid using a passive verb form in translating "Все забувається."
To use the pronoun It
To use the pronoun They
To use the pronoun We
To use the pronoun All
To ise the pronoun One
Why is the method of using a complex nominal predicate with a passive adjective chosen for translating some Ukrainian reflexive verb predicates?
A) To simplify complex sentences
B) To avoid using passive voice
C) To mirror the sentence structure of the original
D) To convey the nuances of the original's meaning more accurately
What is a common characteristic of English verbs that can serve as equivalents to Ukrainian reflexive verbs ending in "-ся"?
A) They always require an object.
B) They can be used in both active and reflexive senses.
C) They are only used in the passive voice.
D) They cannot be used in impersonal constructions.
When translating reflexive verb predicates, why might a translator opt for a sentence construction that introduces a formal subject like "it," "one," or "they"?
A) To maintain the original sentence length
B) To accurately reflect the impersonal or indefinite nature of the original sentence
C) To avoid passive constructions
D) To use more reflexive pronouns in English
What determines the choice of translation method for sentences with Ukrainian reflexive verb predicates?
A) The translator's personal preference
B) The length of the Ukrainian sentence
C) The type and kind of Ukrainian sentence, the nature of the verb, and its combinatory possibilities
D) The complexity of the English language
What possible subjects can be used in translating the sentence "В Азербайджані все ще сподіваються остаточно вирішити карабахську проблему".
They
All
Azerbaidjan
It
People
What are possible ways of translating the reflexive-verb predicate in the sentence "У комюніке говорилося, що безпека неподільна".
Using a metaphorized verb predicate
Using an active verb form
Using the formal It + a passive verb form
Using sentence-part inversion
These are the translations of the reflexive verb in the sentence "Я чувся самотньо."
felt
was
was heard
was felt
felt myself
These are possible translations of the reflexive verb in the sentence "Мені здається, ні."
I don't think so.
I think not.
I fancy not.
It does not seem to me
I don't think
These are possible translations of the reflexive verb in the sentence
"Вікна у будинках розміщувалися один проти одного."
were
were placed
were located
sat
arranged
What is the correct translation of the sentence "Все забувається"
Everything is forgotten.
One forgets everything
One tends to forget everything.
We forget everything
What is the correct translation of the sentence Зберігається небезпека перекроювання кордонів?
There is still the danger of the borders being recarved
The danger of reshaping the borders is still preserved.
There remains the danger of recarving the borders
Recarving the borders is still dangerous
What is the correct translation of the sentence Приз не дістанеться нікому?
No one will get the prize
The prize will go to none.
The prize will remain with nobody
The prize will not be received by nobody
