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Transformation of Nominalization in Translation

Total questions: 67

Worksheet time: 34mins

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1.

In the translation "Various motives were back of this reversal of policy," what type of transformation is applied in the translation?

a)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun

b)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

c)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

d)

Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction

2.

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?

a)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

b)

Replacing a clause with an apposition or verbless construction

c)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a noun object

d)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

3.

When a sentence is replaced with an appositive or a subject-less construction in translation, what type of transformation is applied?

a)

Replacing a SS verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun

b)

Replacing a SS verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrasS

c)

Replacing a SS simple or complex verbal predicate

d)

Replacing a SS clause

4.

In the sentence "Various motives were back of this reversal of policy," what type of transformation is applied in the translation?

a)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun

b)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

c)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

d)

Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction

5.

In the sentence "The river was not in view," what type of transformation is applied in the translation?

a)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

b)

Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction

c)

Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object

d)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

6.

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?

a)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

b)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun

c)

Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object

d)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

7.

Since ___ two years ago, Marisa has had a successful career as a solo singer.

a)

her band break up

b)

the break up of her band

c)

the broke up of her band

8.

___ in February last year was a huge event, especially in the US.

a)

The release of her CD

b)

Released of her CD

c)

The release her CD

9.

___ sent it to the top of the charts in the first week.

a)

The album sale

b)

The album sales

c)

The album sold

10.

___ for six Grammys makes her one of the best known British singers in the US.

a)

She nominated

b)

She was nominated

c)

Her nomination

11.

___ in New Orleans last night was terrific.

a)

She performed

b)

She was performing

c)

Her performance

12.

___ on stage was spectacular and ___ was inspiring.

a)

She appeared/her choice of songs

b)

She was appearing/the songs she chose

c)

Her appearance/the song choices

d)

Her appearance/her choice of songs

e)

She appeared/the song choices

13.

___ to sing the best known songs at the end provided a fantastic ending to the show.

a)

She decided

b)

She was deciding

c)

Her decision

14.

After ___ , the audience continued to clap and cheer for half an hour.

a)

the concert end

b)

the end of the concert

c)

the end of concert

15.

___ to the UK for a tour this summer will be very welcome news for the UK music scene.

a)

Her return

b)

She returned

c)

She will return

16.

_____ the rules is no excuse for bad behavior.

a)

not knowing

b)

to not know

c)

both

17.

_____ abroad is a complicated process

a)

sending money

b)

the sending of money

c)

both

18.

Joe apologized for _____ the appointment.

a)

missing

b)

his missing

c)

both

19.

I regret _____ more languages at school

a)

not studying

b)

not having studied

c)

both

20.

Bins are provided for _____.

a)

the disposal of used plastic cups

b)

used plastic cups disposal

c)

both

21.

_____ Mount Fujo would have been magical.

a)

to have seen

b)

seeing

c)

both

22.

When a sentence is replaced with an absolute nominative construction in translation, what type of transformation is used?

a)

Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object

b)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun

c)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

d)

Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction

23.

Which transformation method substitutes a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase in translation?

a)

Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction

b)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

c)

Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object

d)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun

24.

When a sentence is replaced with an introductory phrase or a main clause expressing an opinion, which transformation is observed?

a)

Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object

b)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

c)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun

d)

Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction

25.

When translating a sentence by replacing it with an absolute nominative construction, which transformation method is employed?

a)

Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction

b)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

c)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun

d)

Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object

26.

Which transformation substitutes a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun?

a)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

b)

Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction

c)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

d)

Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object

27.

In the sentence "Various motives were back of this reversal of policy," what type of transformation is applied in the translation?

a)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun

b)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

c)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

d)

Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction

28.

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?

a)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

b)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun

c)

Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object

d)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

29.

In the sentence "There have been no formal peace talks for weeks," what transformation type is evident in the translation?

a)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

b)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

c)

Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object

d)

Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction

30.

In the sentence "Unusual is the fact that officials flatly refused all comment," which type of transformation is utilized in the translation?

a)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

b)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

c)

Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object

d)

Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction

31.

In the sentence "Various motives were back of this reversal of policy," what type of transformation is applied in the translation?

a)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun

b)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

c)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

d)

Replacing a sentence with an appositive or a subject-less construction

32.

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?

a)

Replacing a simple or complex verbal predicate with a complex nominal predicate

b)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a direct object expressed by a noun

c)

Replacing a verbal expansion with a noun object

d)

Replacing a verbal phrase with a prepositional-nominal phrase

33.

___ to the UK for a tour this summer will be very welcome news for the UK music scene.

a)

Her return

b)

She returned

c)

She will return

34.

_____ the rules is no excuse for bad behavior.

a)

not knowing

b)

to not know

c)

both

35.

_____ abroad is a complicated process

a)

sending money

b)

the sending of money

c)

both

36.

Joe apologized for _____ the appointment.

a)

missing

b)

his missing

c)

both

37.

I regret _____ more languages at school

a)

not studying

b)

not having studied

c)

both

38.

_____ Mount Fujo would have been magical.

a)

to have seen

b)

seeing

c)

both

39.

When in the process of nominalization the sentence becomes more "economical", it is a

a)

function of compression

b)

compensating function

c)

function of enriching the vocabulary

40.

What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "помилятися"?

a)

to be not right

b)

to be mistaken

c)

to be wrong

d)

all of the above

41.

What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "ставитися критично"?

a)

to be critical

b)

to be sympathetic

c)

to be hostile

d)

to be indifferent

42.

What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "загостритися"?

a)

to be sharp

b)

to be dull

c)

to be pointed

d)

to be blunt

43.

What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "ставитися вороже"?

a)

to be hostile

b)

to be friendly

c)

to be sympathetic

d)

to be critical

44.

What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "надавати"?

a)

to be conducive

b)

to be instrumental

c)

to be detrimental

d)

to be subject

45.

What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "підтримувати"?

a)

to be supportive

b)

to be critical

c)

to be hostile

d)

to be indifferent

46.

What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "зазнавати збитків"?

a)

to be hurt

b)

to be damaged

c)

to be injured

d)

to be harmed

47.

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"?

a)

To make the sentence more concise

b)

To change the meaning of the original text

c)

To adapt to stylistic differences between languages

d)

To emphasize the subject

48.

What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "розвиватися динамічно"?

a)

to be dynamic

b)

to be static

c)

to be developing

d)

to be growing

49.

What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "чинити вплив на формування"?

a)

to be a formative influence

b)

to have an impact

c)

to make a difference

d)

to influence

50.

What is the purpose of nominalization in translation?

a)

To make the text more concise

b)

To make the text more verbose

c)

To adapt to stylistic differences between languages

d)

To change the meaning of the original text

51.

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"?

a)

Nominalization

b)

Verbalization

c)

Passivization

d)

Simplification

52.

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"?

a)

Increase in verb forms and decrease in noun forms

b)

Increase in noun forms and decrease in verb forms

c)

No change in sentence structure

d)

Simplification of sentence structure

53.

What is the English equivalent of the Ukrainian verb "спостерігатися"?

a)

to be observable

b)

to be visible

c)

to be noticeable

d)

to be apparent

54.

What is the main characteristic of nominalization in translation?

a)

Increase in verb forms and decrease in noun forms

b)

Increase in noun forms and decrease in verb forms

c)

No change in sentence structure

d)

Simplification of sentence structure

55.

What is the purpose of nominalization in translation?

a)

To make the text more concise

b)

To make the text more verbose

c)

To adapt to stylistic differences between languages

d)

To change the meaning of the original text

56.

What is the general tendency of English sentences compared to Ukrainian sentences?

a)

More nominalized

b)

More verbalized

c)

More concise

d)

More complex

57.

What type of transformation is used in the translation of "За мене не хвилюйся" -> "Don't be uneasy about me"?

a)

Nominalization

b)

Verbalization

c)

Passivization

d)

Simplification

58.

What is the result of nominalization in the sentence "Ви дуже помиляєтеся" -> "You are very much in error"?

a)

Increase in verb forms and decrease in noun forms

b)

Increase in noun forms and decrease in verb forms

c)

No change in sentence structure

d)

Simplification of sentence structure

59.

What is the result of nominalization in translation?

a)

Increase in verb forms and decrease in noun forms

b)

Increase in noun forms and decrease in verb forms

c)

No change in sentence structure

d)

Simplification of sentence structure

60.

What is an example of nominalization in the sentence "Ви сьогодні встали рано" -> "You're astir early this morning"?

a)

Replacement of a simple verb with a complex noun phrase

b)

Replacement of a complex verb with a simple noun phrase

c)

Replacement of a verb with a prepositional phrase

d)

Replacement of a noun with a verb

61.

What type of transformation is used in the sentence "Річки не було видно" -> "The river was not in view"?

a)

Nominalization

b)

Verbalization

c)

Passivization

d)

Simplification

62.

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"?

a)

Increase in verb forms and decrease in noun forms

b)

Increase in noun forms and decrease in verb forms

c)

No change in sentence structure

d)

Simplification of sentence structure

63.

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"?

a)

Nominalization

b)

Verbalization

c)

Passivization

d)

Simplification

64.

What is the purpose of using nominalization in the sentence "Він погано впливає на нас" -> "He is bad influence on us"?

a)

To make the sentence more concise

b)

To change the meaning of the original text

c)

To adapt to stylistic differences between languages

d)

To emphasize the subject

65.

What is an example of nominalization in translation?

a)

"Японія значно більше залежить від імпорту нафти" -> "Japan is far more dependent on imported oil"

b)

"Японія значно більше залежить від імпорту нафти" -> "Japan depends on imported oil"

c)

"Японія значно більше залежить від імпорту нафти" -> "Japan has imported oil"

d)

"Японія значно більше залежить від імпорту нафти" -> "Imported oil is important for Japan"

66.

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"?

a)

Replacement of a simple verb with a complex noun phrase

b)

Replacement of a complex verb with a simple noun phrase

c)

Replacement of a verb with a prepositional phrase

d)

Replacement of a noun with a verb

67.

What is an example of nominalization in the sentence "Не мені судити про це" -> "I cannot be a judge of that"?

a)

Replacement of a simple verb with a complex noun phrase

b)

Replacement of a complex verb with a simple noun phrase

c)

Replacement of a verb with a prepositional phrase

d)

Replacement of a noun with a verb