CCL Grammar and Language Structures Flashcards
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How should a CCL interpreter handle a speaker who uses double negatives for emphasis (e.g., 'I don't have no money')?
Answer: Interpret the intended meaning (no money) rather than the literal grammatical construction
Interpreters must convey intended meaning even when the source language contains non-standard grammar.
What is the significance of aspect (e.g., completed vs. ongoing actions) in CCL interpreting?
Answer: Aspect clarifies whether an action is finished or still in progress, which affects the meaning of medical or legal descriptions
Grammatical aspect communicates whether an action is complete or ongoing, which is often critical information in medical, legal, or social service contexts.
In a CCL exam scenario, a speaker uses the subjunctive mood to express doubt or hypothetical situations. What should the interpreter do?
Answer: Use the equivalent subjunctive or conditional construction in the target language to preserve the speaker's uncertainty
The subjunctive mood expresses wishes, doubt, and hypotheticals that must be preserved in the target language for accurate communication.
Why must a CCL interpreter pay attention to plural versus singular forms during interpretation?
Answer: Number (singular/plural) affects meaning and can change whether one person or many people are involved
Confusing singular and plural can change the meaning of critical information, such as whether one benefit or multiple benefits are being discussed.
When a community language uses grammatical gender for nouns (masculine/feminine), how should this be handled when interpreting into English?
Answer: Use appropriate English pronouns or neutral phrasing since English does not mark grammatical gender on nouns
English nouns lack grammatical gender, so interpreters should use correct natural English pronouns without artificially importing source language gender marking.
What is 'ellipsis' in a linguistic context, and how should CCL interpreters handle it?
Answer: When words are omitted because they are understood from context; interpreters must include them if needed for clarity in the target language
Ellipsis involves omitting words implied by context; interpreters must assess whether those words need to be made explicit in the target language.