5. Translation and Transfer
Editing And Proofing — Quiz
Test your understanding of editing and proofing with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
When revising a translated text, what is the primary purpose of focusing on $\text{style}$?
Question 2
What is the main objective of \text{error correction} in translated texts?
Question 3
Which of the following best describes \text{cohesion} in the context of translated texts?
Question 4
A translator encounters the Portuguese phrase \text{"estar com a faca e o queijo na mão"} which literally means \text{"to be with the knife and the cheese in hand"}. If the English translation provided is \text{"to have all the advantages"}, what aspect of revision has been successfully applied?
Question 5
During the revision process, what is the primary reason for checking \text{accuracy} in a translated text?