Translation Techniques QuizOnline version Test on direct and oblique translation methods. by DARWIN JAVIER FLORES ORTIZ 1 What is the main goal of direct translation? a To closely resemble the source text's meaning, style, and structure b To rewrite freely for readability c To only translate word by word d To ignore cultural context 2 Which method borrows a term from the source language when no equivalent exists? a Calque b Modulation c Borrowing d Transposition 3 What is a calque in translation? a A literal loan translation b A transcription c A free paraphrase d A thematic rewrite 4 Which example illustrates literal translation best? a A red car -> A blue car b Adam's apple -> Adam's pear c O gato bebe água -> El gato bebe agua d He is a loved person -> She is loved person 5 Oblique translation emphasizes what over exact meaning? a Word-for-word accuracy b Only grammar correctness c Cultural differences completely avoided d Preserving original style 6 What does transposition change in translation? a Tense of the sentence b Length of the text c Word class of an element d Punctuation only 7 Which example shows transposition from verb to noun? a The cat drinks water -> El gato bebe agua b The exam is difficult -> El examen es dificil c She has a red car -> Ella tiene un carro rojo d He is a loved person -> El es una persona amada 8 What is modulation in translation? a Changing the source language b Changing the point of view or expression c Adding new facts d Directly copying syntax 9 Which sentence demonstrates modulation? a The final exam is difficult -> La prueba final es simple b The final exam is difficult -> El examen final no es fácil c The final exam is difficult -> El examen final es difícil d The final exam is difficult -> El examen es fácil 10 In direct translation, which text type is most common? a Advertising copy only b Technical or scientific texts c Casual dialogues only d Fictional novels only
