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Which is a true statement based on the text?
Which is a true statement based on the text?
- Corpus linguistics is primarily used for creative writing and storytelling.
- A picture dictionary uses only words to provide representations of words.
- A historical dictionary traces the history and evolution of words over time. (correct)
- A monolingual dictionary defines words in different languages.
What is the main benefit of corpus linguistics for translators according to the text?
What is the main benefit of corpus linguistics for translators according to the text?
- Understanding the cultural context of words and phrases
- Learning about the history and evolution of words in different languages
- Making more informed decisions in creating translations (correct)
- Improving the use of metaphors and similes in translations
Which type of dictionary uses pictures and illustrations to provide visual representations of words?
Which type of dictionary uses pictures and illustrations to provide visual representations of words?
- Picture dictionary (correct)
- Monolingual dictionary
- Bilingual dictionary
- Historical dictionary
What is one of the uses of corpus linguistics mentioned in the text?
What is one of the uses of corpus linguistics mentioned in the text?
What does a monolingual dictionary do according to the text?
What does a monolingual dictionary do according to the text?
What can translators do by analyzing corpora of texts from a particular field or domain?
What can translators do by analyzing corpora of texts from a particular field or domain?
Which of the following statements about lexicography is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about lexicography is FALSE?
Which dictionary is considered the most comprehensive and authoritative English dictionary with over 600,000 words and their definitions?
Which dictionary is considered the most comprehensive and authoritative English dictionary with over 600,000 words and their definitions?
Which of the following dictionaries was notable for its inclusion of usage examples?
Which of the following dictionaries was notable for its inclusion of usage examples?
Which dictionary was the first to use a corpus to inform its definitions and examples?
Which dictionary was the first to use a corpus to inform its definitions and examples?
What is NOT an example of a specialized dictionary that focuses on a specific field?
What is NOT an example of a specialized dictionary that focuses on a specific field?
Which technology has had a profound impact on lexicography in recent years?
Which technology has had a profound impact on lexicography in recent years?
What can corpus linguistics be used for in improving translations?
What can corpus linguistics be used for in improving translations?
What type of information does an encyclopaedic dictionary provide?
What type of information does an encyclopaedic dictionary provide?
'Customised dictionaries' can or cannot be created using digital technology?
'Customised dictionaries' can or cannot be created using digital technology?
'Corpus linguistics' can help identify changes in which of the following over time?
'Corpus linguistics' can help identify changes in which of the following over time?
Study Notes
Corpus Linguistics and Lexicography
- Corpus linguistics allows translators to analyze corpora of texts from a particular field or domain, enabling them to identify typical language patterns and expressions used in that field.
- One of the uses of corpus linguistics is to improve translations by helping translators identify common language patterns and expressions in a particular field.
- Corpus linguistics can be used to identify changes in language usage over time.
Dictionaries
- A monolingual dictionary provides definitions and explanations of words in one language.
- An encyclopaedic dictionary provides additional information about the context and usage of words, including historical and cultural information.
- Customized dictionaries can be created using digital technology.
- The Oxford English Dictionary is considered the most comprehensive and authoritative English dictionary, with over 600,000 words and their definitions.
- The Oxford English Dictionary was notable for its inclusion of usage examples.
- The Collins COBUILD Dictionary was the first to use a corpus to inform its definitions and examples.
Lexicography
- Technology has had a profound impact on lexicography in recent years.
- Lexicography is the study of dictionaries and how they are compiled.
- Pictorial dictionaries use pictures and illustrations to provide visual representations of words.
- A false statement about lexicography is that it is a declining field with no new developments or innovations.
Specialized Dictionaries
- Specialized dictionaries focus on a specific field, such as law, medicine, or business.
- Examples of specialized dictionaries include dictionaries of law, medicine, and business.
- A dictionary of general knowledge is not an example of a specialized dictionary that focuses on a specific field.
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Test your knowledge of how corpus linguistics can benefit translators. Learn about improving translation accuracy, finding appropriate equivalents, and enhancing technical terminology using corpora of texts.
