WorksheetsTransformation of Nominalization in Translation
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In the translation "Various motives were back of this reversal of policy," what type of transformation is applied in the translation?
Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction
In the translation a Ukrainian sentence from the material studied "An advocate of more merciful surgery, he abstains from the then-common practice of early amputation," what transformation is exemplified in the translation?
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
Replacing a clause with an apposition or verbless construction
Replacing a verbal phrase with a noun object
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
When a sentence is replaced with an appositive or a subject-less construction in translation, what type of transformation is applied?
Replacing a SS verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun
Replacing a SS verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrasS
Replacing a SS simple or complex verbal predicate
Replacing a SS clause
In the sentence "Various motives were back of this reversal of policy," what type of transformation is applied in the translation?
Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction
In the sentence "The river was not in view," what type of transformation is applied in the translation?
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction
Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
In the sentence "An advocate of more merciful surgery, he abstains from the then-common practice of early amputation," what transformation is exemplified in the translation?
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun
Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
Since ___ two years ago, Marisa has had a successful career as a solo singer.
her band break up
the break up of her band
the broke up of her band
___ in February last year was a huge event, especially in the US.
The release of her CD
Released of her CD
The release her CD
___ sent it to the top of the charts in the first week.
The album sale
The album sales
The album sold
___ for six Grammys makes her one of the best known British singers in the US.
She nominated
She was nominated
Her nomination
___ in New Orleans last night was terrific.
She performed
She was performing
Her performance
___ on stage was spectacular and ___ was inspiring.
She appeared/her choice of songs
She was appearing/the songs she chose
Her appearance/the song choices
Her appearance/her choice of songs
She appeared/the song choices
___ to sing the best known songs at the end provided a fantastic ending to the show.
She decided
She was deciding
Her decision
After ___ , the audience continued to clap and cheer for half an hour.
the concert end
the end of the concert
the end of concert
___ to the UK for a tour this summer will be very welcome news for the UK music scene.
Her return
She returned
She will return
_____ the rules is no excuse for bad behavior.
not knowing
to not know
both
_____ abroad is a complicated process
sending money
the sending of money
both
Joe apologized for _____ the appointment.
missing
his missing
both
I regret _____ more languages at school
not studying
not having studied
both
Bins are provided for _____.
the disposal of used plastic cups
used plastic cups disposal
both
_____ Mount Fujo would have been magical.
to have seen
seeing
both
When a sentence is replaced with an absolute nominative construction in translation, what type of transformation is used?
Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object
Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction
Which transformation method substitutes a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase in translation?
Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object
Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun
When a sentence is replaced with an introductory phrase or a main clause expressing an opinion, which transformation is observed?
Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun
Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction
When translating a sentence by replacing it with an absolute nominative construction, which transformation method is employed?
Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun
Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object
Which transformation substitutes a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun?
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object
In the sentence "Various motives were back of this reversal of policy," what type of transformation is applied in the translation?
Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction
In the sentence "An advocate of more merciful surgery, he abstains from the then-common practice of early amputation," what transformation is exemplified in the translation?
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun
Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
In the sentence "There have been no formal peace talks for weeks," what transformation type is evident in the translation?
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object
Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction
In the sentence "Unusual is the fact that officials flatly refused all comment," which type of transformation is utilized in the translation?
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object
Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction
In the sentence "Various motives were back of this reversal of policy," what type of transformation is applied in the translation?
Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction
In the sentence "An advocate of more merciful surgery, he abstains from the then-common practice of early amputation," what transformation is exemplified in the translation?
Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate
Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun
Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object
Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase
___ to the UK for a tour this summer will be very welcome news for the UK music scene.
Her return
She returned
She will return
_____ the rules is no excuse for bad behavior.
not knowing
to not know
both
_____ abroad is a complicated process
sending money
the sending of money
both
Joe apologized for _____ the appointment.
missing
his missing
both
I regret _____ more languages at school
not studying
not having studied
both
_____ Mount Fujo would have been magical.
to have seen
seeing
both
When in the process of nominalization the sentence becomes more "economical", it is a
function of compression
compensating function
function of enriching the vocabulary
What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "помилятися"?
to be not right
to be mistaken
to be wrong
all of the above
What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "ставитися критично"?
to be critical
to be sympathetic
to be hostile
to be indifferent
What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "загостритися"?
to be sharp
to be dull
to be pointed
to be blunt
What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "ставитися вороже"?
to be hostile
to be friendly
to be sympathetic
to be critical
What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "надавати"?
to be conducive
to be instrumental
to be detrimental
to be subject
What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "підтримувати"?
to be supportive
to be critical
to be hostile
to be indifferent
What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "зазнавати збитків"?
to be hurt
to be damaged
to be injured
to be harmed
What is the purpose of using nominalization in the sentence "Законність цієї постанови ставиться під сумнів, оскільки уряд не має права вводити нові види мита" -> "The legitimacy is this resolution is in doubt because the government has no right to introduce new duties"?
To make the sentence more concise
To change the meaning of the original text
To adapt to stylistic differences between languages
To emphasize the subject
What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "розвиватися динамічно"?
to be dynamic
to be static
to be developing
to be growing
What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "чинити вплив на формування"?
to be a formative influence
to have an impact
to make a difference
to influence
What is the purpose of nominalization in translation?
To make the text more concise
To make the text more verbose
To adapt to stylistic differences between languages
To change the meaning of the original text
What type of transformation is used in the sentence "Це та галузь, що колись процвітала" -> "This is a sector that was once on the rise"?
Nominalization
Verbalization
Passivization
Simplification
What is the result of nominalization in the sentence "Намагаючись знайти додаткові 110 млн. гривень для Пенсійного фонду, держава ризикує втратити вдвічі більше, ніж гарантовані надходження до бюджету" -> "By attempting to find another UAH 110mn for the pension fund, the state is in danger of losing double its guaranteed revenues to the budget"?
Increase in verb forms and decrease in noun forms
Increase in noun forms and decrease in verb forms
No change in sentence structure
Simplification of sentence structure
What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "спостерігатися"?
to be observable
to be visible
to be noticeable
to be apparent
What is the main characteristic of nominalization in translation?
Increase in verb forms and decrease in noun forms
Increase in noun forms and decrease in verb forms
No change in sentence structure
Simplification of sentence structure
What is the purpose of nominalization in translation?
To make the text more concise
To make the text more verbose
To adapt to stylistic differences between languages
To change the meaning of the original text
What is the general tendency of English sentences compared to Ukrainian sentences?
More nominalized
More verbalized
More concise
More complex
What type of transformation is used in the translation of "За мене не хвилюйся" -> "Don't be uneasy about me"?
Nominalization
Verbalization
Passivization
Simplification
What is the result of nominalization in the sentence "Ви дуже помиляєтеся" -> "You are very much in error"?
Increase in verb forms and decrease in noun forms
Increase in noun forms and decrease in verb forms
No change in sentence structure
Simplification of sentence structure
What is the result of nominalization in translation?
Increase in verb forms and decrease in noun forms
Increase in noun forms and decrease in verb forms
No change in sentence structure
Simplification of sentence structure
What is an example of nominalization in the sentence "Ви сьогодні встали рано" -> "You're astir early this morning"?
Replacement of a simple verb with a complex noun phrase
Replacement of a complex verb with a simple noun phrase
Replacement of a verb with a prepositional phrase
Replacement of a noun with a verb
What type of transformation is used in the sentence "Річки не було видно" -> "The river was not in view"?
Nominalization
Verbalization
Passivization
Simplification
What is the result of nominalization in the sentence "Таке застереження дійсно обмежує право за угодою" -> "This clause is really restrictive of the general right"?
Increase in verb forms and decrease in noun forms
Increase in noun forms and decrease in verb forms
No change in sentence structure
Simplification of sentence structure
What type of transformation is used in the sentence "Його система умовних записів переконливо вказує на інтуїтивне розуміння ним поняття “інтеграл”" -> "His notation is highly suggestive of the intuitive idea behind the integral"?
Nominalization
Verbalization
Passivization
Simplification
What is the purpose of using nominalization in the sentence "Він погано впливає на нас" -> "He is bad influence on us"?
To make the sentence more concise
To change the meaning of the original text
To adapt to stylistic differences between languages
To emphasize the subject
What is an example of nominalization in translation?
"Японія значно більше залежить від імпорту нафти" -> "Japan is far more dependent on imported oil"
"Японія значно більше залежить від імпорту нафти" -> "Japan depends on imported oil"
"Японія значно більше залежить від імпорту нафти" -> "Japan has imported oil"
"Японія значно більше залежить від імпорту нафти" -> "Imported oil is important for Japan"
What is an example of nominalization in the sentence "Таку радикальну зміну у політиці продиктовано багатьма міркуваннями" -> "Various motives were back of this reversal of policy"?
Replacement of a simple verb with a complex noun phrase
Replacement of a complex verb with a simple noun phrase
Replacement of a verb with a prepositional phrase
Replacement of a noun with a verb
What is an example of nominalization in the sentence "Не мені судити про це" -> "I cannot be a judge of that"?
Replacement of a simple verb with a complex noun phrase
Replacement of a complex verb with a simple noun phrase
Replacement of a verb with a prepositional phrase
Replacement of a noun with a verb
