In consecutive interpreting, after delivering the core meaning, what action helps ensure accuracy before proceeding?

• A. Translate the next sentence immediately without checking.
• B. End the session and revisit later.
• C. Confirm accuracy and understanding before continuing.
• D. Add extra commentary to ensure satisfaction.

Answer: (C)

After delivering the core meaning, the best next action is to confirm accuracy and understanding before continuing. In consecutive interpretation, you render the essential content, but small details—numbers, names, dates, specialized terms, or tone—can be misheard or misrepresented. Taking a moment to verify ensures what you conveyed matches the speaker’s intent and that everyone is on the same page before moving on. This may involve briefly summarizing what was said and asking the speaker or listener to confirm, or restating a key point and pausing for agreement. This check helps catch omissions or misinterpretations early, maintains fidelity to the message, and preserves trust between parties. Skipping this step can let errors propagate; ending the session or adding extra commentary would disrupt the flow or distort meaning.