Before you read
Subject: Affirmative and negative phrasing in translation
Excerpt: The lesson discussed situations in which a negative expression is more naturally rendered positively, or the reverse.
Reference text and retained source material
The lesson discussed situations in which a negative expression is more naturally rendered positively, or the reverse. The meaning and emphasis of the whole statement must remain intact even when the grammatical form changes.
Language and reading: using this material
Compare wording, tone and information order across complete passages. Positions, prices, policies, exams and statistics retain their original context and should be verified before practical use.
