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Translation MCQ 50 Questions

The document contains 50 multiple-choice questions focused on various translation techniques, including borrowing, calque, literal translation, transposition, modulation, equivalence, adaptation, compensation, and more. Each question tests knowledge of specific concepts and examples related to translation methods. The questions cover a range of topics from cultural context to linguistic structures and idiomatic expressions.

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Translation MCQ 50 Questions

The document contains 50 multiple-choice questions focused on various translation techniques, including borrowing, calque, literal translation, transposition, modulation, equivalence, adaptation, compensation, and more. Each question tests knowledge of specific concepts and examples related to translation methods. The questions cover a range of topics from cultural context to linguistic structures and idiomatic expressions.

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50 Multiple-Choice Questions on Translation Techniques

1. 1. What is the main purpose of borrowing in translation?

 A. To create new words


 B. To avoid translation entirely
 C. To preserve cultural context
 D. To shorten the sentence

2. 2. Which of the following is an example of borrowing?

 A. Hamburger
 B. Home
 C. Bread
 D. Cake

3. 3. Calque refers to:

 A. Translating idioms directly


 B. Using borrowed words
 C. Word-for-word translation of structure
 D. Skipping unknown words

4. 4. What does literal translation involve?

 A. Changing idioms
 B. Replacing cultural references
 C. Translating word-for-word
 D. Deleting unclear terms

5. 5. When is literal translation most suitable?

 A. When grammar structures are entirely different


 B. When languages are culturally similar
 C. When the text is full of slang
 D. For subtitles

6. 6. What does transposition involve?

 A. Changing words to metaphors


 B. Using poetic language
 C. Shifting grammatical categories
 D. Using gestures

7. 7. In which sentence is transposition used?

 A. He’s a couch potato.


 B. I attended their wedding → Tôi đi dự đám cưới.
 C. The snow is a blanket.
 D. OK → Ừ

8. 8. Modulation is best described as:

 A. Using slang in translation


 B. Replacing words with gestures
 C. Changing perspective to preserve meaning
 D. Removing cultural terms

9. 9. Which is a modulation?

 A. It’s not difficult → It’s easy


 B. UN → Liên Hợp Quốc
 C. Café → Quán cà phê
 D. OK → Ừ

10. 10. Equivalence is used especially for:

 A. Poems and songs


 B. Common phrases and idioms
 C. Proper nouns
 D. Numbers

11. 11. Which of the following is an example of equivalence?

 A. “The dearest is the cheapest.” → “Của rẻ là của ôi.”


 B. Christmas pudding → Bánh trung thu
 C. Hands on deck → Tất cả thủy thủ
 D. Panetto → Bánh Ý truyền thống

12. 12. What is adaptation in translation?

 A. Reducing word count


 B. Changing cultural references
 C. Keeping original sentence
 D. Using borrowed idioms

13. 13. Which example illustrates adaptation?

 A. Christmas pudding → Bánh trung thu


 B. UN → Liên Hợp Quốc
 C. Café → Quán cà phê
 D. Panetto → Bánh mì Ý

14. 14. Compensation in translation is used when:


 A. A word can’t be translated directly
 B. Grammar is the same
 C. Idioms match exactly
 D. Borrowed terms exist

15. 15. In which example is compensation used?

 A. She tutted loudly → Cô ấy lắc đầu và thở dài


 B. UN → Liên Hợp Quốc
 C. OK → Ừ
 D. Snow → Tuyết

16. 16. Description is used when:

 A. A borrowed word sounds strange


 B. A concept needs to be explained
 C. Structure is identical
 D. No equivalent noun exists

17. 17. Example of description translation:

 A. Panetto → Traditional Italian cake eaten on New Year’s


 B. Kimono → Kimono
 C. UN → Liên Hợp Quốc
 D. OK → Ừ

18. 18. Discursive creation is suitable when:

 A. The meaning is standard


 B. A temporary equivalent is needed
 C. Cultural term exists
 D. Borrowing is required

19. 19. Which shows discursive creation?

 A. He’s a couch potato → Anh ấy suốt ngày dính lấy ghế


 B. UN → Liên Hợp Quốc
 C. OK → Ừ
 D. She smiled

20. 20. Established equivalent refers to:

 A. Random translation
 B. Guessing meaning
 C. Widely accepted term
 D. New metaphor

21. 21. Example of an established equivalent:


 A. UN → Liên Hợp Quốc
 B. House → Ngôi nhà
 C. Book → Sách
 D. Tutting → Gật đầu

22. 22. What is generalization?

 A. Using broader terms


 B. Using culture-specific words
 C. Adding idioms
 D. Using slang

23. 23. Example of generalization:

 A. He drank a bottle of Chardonnay → Anh ấy uống một chai rượu vang


 B. Raining cats and dogs → Mưa như trút nước
 C. OK → Ừ
 D. He shouted

24. 24. Particularization means:

 A. Using general words


 B. Using borrowed words
 C. Using more specific terms
 D. Avoiding cultural references

25. 25. Which is particularization?

 A. Preparing food → Nấu cơm


 B. UN → Liên Hợp Quốc
 C. OK → Ừ
 D. Eating → Ăn

26. 26. Reduction is applied to:

 A. Lengthen the sentence


 B. Add emotion
 C. Improve fluency by omitting unneeded elements
 D. Replace idioms

27. 27. Which sentence uses reduction?

 A. She nodded her head in agreement → Cô ấy gật đầu


 B. He drank water
 C. I saw her
 D. He is a teacher

28. 28. What is substitution in translation?


 A. Changing word with gesture
 B. Adding idioms
 C. Using borrowed structure
 D. Copying sentence

29. 29. Which shows substitution?

 A. It’s raining cats and dogs → Mưa như trút nước


 B. Hamburger → Hamburger
 C. Book → Sách
 D. Smile → Cười

30. 30. Variation focuses on:

 A. Grammar shifts
 B. Lengthening meaning
 C. Dialects, style, and tone
 D. Slang creation

31. 31. Example of variation:

 A. OK → Ừ
 B. Book → Sách
 C. Hello → Xin chào
 D. Food → Đồ ăn

32. 32. Antonymic translation involves:

 A. Creating the same meaning


 B. Using opposite or negative expressions
 C. Ignoring culture
 D. Translating slang

33. 33. Which is antonymic translation?

 A. It is difficult to find → Không dễ tìm


 B. UN → Liên Hợp Quốc
 C. House → Nhà
 D. OK → Được

34. 34. Metonymy is used to:

 A. Change structure
 B. Avoid slang
 C. Replace a word with something closely related
 D. Omit context

35. 35. Example of metonymy:


 A. The White House = U.S. Government
 B. House = Casa
 C. Tutting = Gật đầu
 D. Eating = Uống

36. 36. What does euphemism aim to do?

 A. Add humor
 B. Soften harsh terms
 C. Translate directly
 D. Add slang

37. 37. Which is a euphemism?

 A. Passed away → Qua đời


 B. Died → Chết
 C. Sick → Bệnh
 D. Cry → Khóc

38. 38. What defines a simile?

 A. A comparison using “like” or “as”


 B. A poetic phrase
 C. An idiom
 D. An exact match

39. 39. Which is a simile?

 A. As brave as a lion
 B. He’s a lion
 C. She’s like fire
 D. Both A and C

40. 40. What is a metaphor?

 A. A literal expression
 B. A figure of speech implying resemblance without “like” or “as”
 C. A slang term
 D. An idiom

41. 41. Example of metaphor:

 A. The snow is a white blanket


 B. Snow is cold
 C. Snow falls
 D. It is snowing

42. 42. What is hyperbole?


 A. Understatement
 B. Technical phrase
 C. Exaggeration
 D. Precise fact

43. 43. Which sentence is a hyperbole?

 A. I’ve told you a million times


 B. I told you twice
 C. I will tell you again
 D. I haven’t told you

44. 44. Synecdoche means:

 A. A part represents the whole


 B. Repeating words
 C. Making idioms
 D. Using exact words

45. 45. Example of synecdoche:

 A. All hands on deck → All sailors


 B. White House → Government
 C. UN → United Nations
 D. Christmas pudding → Mooncake

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