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Because monolingual dictionaries give the meaning of words in one language only (e.g. English to English dictionaries), the answer is A.

Most trainee translators prefer to use a bilingual dictionary. According to the results of a research study, 87,8 % of the student translators use bilingual translations; this rate goes up to 91,8 % for beginner-level students (Sanchez Ramos, 2005). This is the reason why bilingual dictionaries are called ‘translation dictionaries’.

Users of a certain language should know how to refer to and use dictionaries in an effective way to be successful in the translation process. Also, the dictionary is, most of the time, the only and the first source of information that translators, either professional or trainee, will use. Therefore, having a good dictionary or being proficient in a foreign language never guarantees the ability to use a dictionary. Dictionary skills are also needed to be built and developed by the learners of a foreign language.

Buying a high-quality dictionary that is current and comprehensive is the first step to using dictionaries effectively. Thus the right answer is E.

The best way to learn how to use your particular dictionary effectively is to read its introductory section where you will find out how the entries are arranged. The introductory section of your dictionary will explain important information such as the abbreviations and pronunciation symbols used throughout the entries.

Guide words are located in the upper corner of each page and give you an indication of how close you are to locating your word, speeding up the process of going through the pages.

In an English dictionary, the most common meaning is usually placed first where there are multiple meanings.

When you look up a word in your own language in a bilingual dictionary, you will
probably find that there is more than one English translation. If you are not sure which to use, you could try a back translation.

İyi bir sözlük bir kelimenin yazılışını kontrol etmek amacıyla da kullanılır. Dolayısıyla doğru sözcük 'check' olmalıdır

İyi bir sözlük bir kelimenin sözü geçen dildeki kullanımlarına da örnekler sunar. Yani cümle 'People can find examples of the use of a word in the natural language with the help of a good dictionary.' şeklinde olmalıdır.

Depending on their type, bilingual dictionaries might indicate all sorts of information from translation to gender of the word. However, synonyms and antonyms are typically not found in these dictionaries. The correct answer is E.

The process of looking up a word in a dictionary starts with the translator's proceeding to the letter of the alphabet that their word begins with. In contrast to what is indicated in A, dictionaries do not have an index section that might help the translator to search for a word. The correct answer is A.

Online dictionaries have certain benefits among which quick access is arguably the most important one. Whether they are more reliable than traditional dictionaries is doubtful, however. This is, in fact, the point internet sources are the most criticized for. So it is hard to argue that online dictionaries are necessarily more reliable. The correct answer is B.

By studying etymology, the translator can better relate words to each other as he or she will know how words were structured in a certain period of time. This is useful to guess the meaning of words that are new to one. The correct answer is A.

One of the questions that concerns translators and translation as an academic subject is whether humans will be replaced by online services. Despite their many advantages such as affordability and quickness, online services have a major disadvantage that they fail to capture the contextual and complex nature of texts. Languages are full of idioms, ironic expressions etc. In their current form, it is hard for online services to find a way of capturing these expressions. The correct answer is C.

When using bilingual dictionaries, most student translators face a problem that is choosing which translation to use. This problem is often solved with a technique called back translation. This means that you look up the English translations one by one in a monolingual dictionary. If a word has a definition that matches the word in your language, you are safe to use it. The correct answer is B.

People can do the following with the help of a good dictionary: • look up the meaning of an English word you see or hear • find the English translation of a word in your language • check the spelling of a word • check the plural of a noun or past tense of a verb • find out other grammatical information about a word • find the synonym or antonym of a word • look up the collocations of a word • check the part of speech of a word • find out how to say a word • find out about the register of a word • find examples of the use of a word in natural language. The correct answer is C.

There are three main types of dictionaries according to the type of language they include: monolingual, bilingual and multilingual dictionaries. The correct answer is D.

Most trainee translators prefer to use a bilingual dictionary. According to the results of a research study, 87,8 % of the student translators use bilingual translations; this rate goes up to 91,8 % for beginner-level students .This is the reason why bilingual dictionaries are called ‘translation dictionaries’.

While buying a dictionary, there are several points to consider. The dictionary should be up to date as there are many new words are added to languages every year. It can be a good idea to buy the dictionary during the sale times because a good dictionary can be expensive too. Many countries have their own native dictionaries that might be more helpful than sourcing a dictionary from just anywhere, such as the Macquarie dictionary in Australia, Oxford dictionary in England, Webster’s dictionary in the United States. Some schools, universities and workplaces prefer the use of one particular dictionary. This is for reasons of maintaining a consistent style and understanding among everyone using them; make sure you use the right one for your assignments, editing, and reports. The correct answer is E.