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Short Questions with Answers of TEFL

Introdution: Short Questions with Answers of TEFL ( Teaching of English as Foreign Language) explains effective principles, Classroom management, structural syllabus etc.

What are the effective principles of language teaching in Pakistan?

The effective principles of language teaching are provide maximum opportunity to learn. These maintain academic focus, have high expectations, show enthusiasm. And use different strategies for students motivation and productivity. As familiar to unfamiliar, easy to hard task and use clear instructions.

Should all the TEFL teacher be dynamic? Explain briefly.

Yes, should all the TEFL teacher be dynamic. Because, the learning material is rapidly changing. And use of technology in teaching learning process is increasing day by day.

Some vocabulary items are hard to teach than the others. Comment

Some unfamiliar vocabulary items are hard to teach than familiar items. Because, unfamiliar item needs different strategies to teach. Like etymology of words, words associations and synonyms antonyms.

List some factor affecting foreign language learning in Pakistan.

Factors affecting foreign language learning in Pakistan are many in numbers. The major factors are political instability, religious discrimination and non-availability of budgets. And also, non-availability of language laboratories and equipment.

How will you differentiate between TEFL and TESOL?

TEFL stands for Teaching of English as Foreign Language. It means teaching of English in a country where English is not native language. For example: teaching of English in Pakistan.
TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. It means the teaching of English to those people whose mother language is not English. They are either in English native countries or non-English native countries.

Short Questions with Answers of TEFL

Questions with short answers of the novel “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe

Introduction: Questions with short answers of the novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe includes character sketch and important short answers of different examinations.

Why does not Okonkwo have patience with his father?

Okonkwo does not have any patience with his father because he is a lazy man and indebted person, drinking and marry making is his doing.

What is Okonkwo’s reputation in his village?

Okonkwo is well reputed in his village and also in neighbour villages. He is a famous wrestler, warrior and prosperous person in these villages.

Who is “Agbala” in the novel Things Fall Apart?

Agbala is the priestess of caves and oracles. When Ezenma was sick the priestess of Agbala took her to caves and returned as healthy.

Who is “Ojiugo” in the novel Things Fall Apart?

Ojiugo is the third wife of Okonkwo. Once Okonkwo beaten her during the holy week.

When does Okonkwo beat his youngest wife?

Okonkwo beaten his youngest wife Ojiugo during the holy week.

Who is Ikemefuna in the novel Things Fall Apart?

Ikemefuna is a young boy came under the care of Okonkwo in reconciliation between two villages Mbaino and Umofia.

Questions with short answers of the novel “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe

Short Questions and Answers of Tess of d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

If you have any question regarding Tess of D’urbervilles questions and short answers please feel freely to ask.

Is Tess a pure woman?

Tess in the novel Tess of D’urbervilles by Thomas Hardyis not pure physically as Hardy himself calls her “maiden no more” but the loss of virginity under the circumstances like rape does not loss the purity. She is pure in her attention and soul.

How does the novel Tess of D’urbervilles by Thomas Hardy reflect a naturalistic theme?

Nature is an important theme in Tess of D’urbervilles. Thomas Hardy uses the nature to express the emotions and feelings of Tess, when Tess is happy the nature also presents spring time, blue sky and flowers but at Flintcomb-Ash Dairy the hardships of work and hard weather heighten the sadness of Tess.

What does the person tell Mr. Durbeyfield In Tess of D’urbervilles?

The person calls Mr. Durbeyfield with the name of Sir John and tells him that he is belongs to noble family of D’urbervilles.

What does Mr. Durbeyfield do after he talks to the person?

He orders to a boy that he sent a carriage for him which takes him to home.

Where does Angel first see Tess?


Angel first sees Tess at the May Day dance in Marlot.

Short Questions and Answers of Tess of d’Urbervilles by Thomas Hardy

Short Questions and Answers of Linguistics

Introduction: Linguistics Important Questions with Short Answers includes different linguistic terms definitions with examples & explanations that asked in different exams.

How is language Arbitrary?

There is no logical relation between the sound or written word and the object. Same object have different names in different areas shows that there is no logical relation between word and object. So, language is arbitrary.

How is Linguistics a Science?

Linguistics is the scientific study/ systematic study of language. In linguistics the method is applied by making observations, testing hypotheses and deriving theories. So, Linguistics is a science but social science not a practical science.

What is meant by Syn-chronic and Diachronic study of language?

Syn-chronicstudy of language is the study of language at a fix point or present but Diachronic study of language is the study of language change or study of language through history.

How does Ferdinand De Saussure make a distinction between Langue and Parole?

According to Ferdinand de Saussure the distinction between langue and parole is that langue is the structure of language in the mind/grammar of language in mind and the parole is the speech or written language.

Short Questions and Answers of Linguistics

Short Questions and Answers of Introduction to Culture and Imperialism by Edward Said

Introduction: Culture and Imperialism by Edward Said Question with Short Answers includes explanation of Imperialism, colonialism, post-colonialism, Literary allusions.

Who is Edward Said?

Edward Said was a Palestinian American and Professor at Columbia University. He was political activist, literary critic and founder of the postcolonial studies.

Why is Edward Said famous?


Edward Said is famous as a founder of post colonialism critical theory.

What is the source of Culture and Imperialism?


The source of ‘Culture and Imperialism’ is the ‘Orientalism’.

What is the main focus of Edward Said in “Introduction to Culture and Imperialism”?


The main focus of Edward Said in ‘Introduction to Culture and Imperialism’ is the relationship between the imperial and imperialized culture.

When was Culture and Imperialism published?


‘Culture and Imperialism’ is consist of essays written by Edward Said and was published in 1993.

Short Questions and Answers of Introduction to Culture and Imperialism by Edward Said

Short Questions and Answers of Unpopular Essays by Bertrand Russell

Write the names of contents of Unpopular Essays by Russell.


The names of the contents of ‘Unpopular Essays’ by Russell are Philosophy for laymen, Philosophy and Politics, The future of mankind, Function of a teacher, Ideas that have helped mankind, ideas that have harmed mankind, Intellectual Rubbish, On being modern minded and Philosophy’s ulterior motives.

Is Russell’s Unpopular Essays about unpopularity?


Russell’s ‘Unpopular Essays’ not about unpopularity but about philosophy, politics and well being of humanity.

How is Russell a pacifist?


Russell is against the war and opposes the idea of First World War so; he loses his job at Trinity College Cambridge. For this reason he is called pacifist.

What is the difference between Hegel and Locke’s philosophy?


Locke’s philosophy of empiricism suggests a theoretical justification of democracy, religious toleration, representative institutions, and the limitations of governmental power by the system of checks and balances but Hegel’s philosophy of dogmatism is that true liberty consists in obedience to an arbitrary authority, free speech is an evil, absolute monarchy is good, war is desirable, and an international organization for the peaceful settlement of disputes would be a misfortune.

How would you define ’empiricism’?


Empiricism is philosophy in which limitations of gov’t through system of check and balance, liberty of speech, religious tolerance and against the war. Empiricism is opposite to dogmatism. Democritus and Lock were Empiricists.

Short Questions and Answers of Unpopular Essays by Bertrand Russell

Short Questions and Answers of Bacon’s Essays

Introduction: Short questions and Answers of Bacon’s Essays includes mostly asked questions or Important questions in University Examinations.

According to Bacon, what are the main benefits of study?

According to Bacon the main benefits of study are delight, ornament and ability.

What does Bacon means by ‘writing makes an exact man’ in his essay ‘Of Studies‘?

Bacon means by ‘writing makes an exact man’ in his essay ‘Of Studies’ that writing and thinking goes hand in hand. Writing enforces to think about what he believes and what he want to communicate and he is always trying to get right word.

What is Bacon’s main focus in ‘Of Friendship’?

Bacon’s main focus in ‘Of Friendship’ is the fruits of friendship that we share feelings and emotions with friends, friends provide comfort and stability in hard time and lives as unity and bond like pomegranate.

What are the fruits of friendship as described in ‘Of Friendship’ by Bacon?

The fruits of friendship are, we share feelings and emotions with friends and friends provide comfort and stability in hard time and lives as unity and bond like pomegranate.

What is Bacon’s main focus in ‘Of Truth’?

Bacon’s main focus in ‘Of Truth’ is on the high value of truth in Christianity and people’s nature to get pleasure in lying and flirting.

Short Questions and Answers of Bacon’s Essays

Short Questions and Answers of ‘Literary forms and movements’

Introduction : Literary Form and Movements : Questions with Short answers. It includes explanation of many literary terms like round character, soliloquy, sonnet and lyric.

What is a round character?


A round character is a complex and dynamic. In this character improvement and change occurs during the course of work .

What is a soliloquy?


Soliloquy is a device use in drama in which a character speaks to himself or herself (thinking loud) by showing his feelings or thoughts to audience.

What is a Shakespearian sonnet?


Shakespearian sonnet consists of three quatrains and final couplet, written in iambic pentameter and having rhyme scheme abab cdcd efef gg.

What is a Lyric?


Lyric is a short poem in which poet’s own feelings and emotions are expressed normally having musical quality to sing.

What is the difference between metaphor and simile?


A figurative comparison between two things by using the word “like” or “as” is a simile. And direct figurative comparison without “like or as” is a metaphor. “Her cheeks like rose” is a simile and “all the world is a stage” is a metaphor.

Short Questions and Answers of ‘Literary forms and movements’

Short Questions and Answers of Study Skills

Introduction : Study Skills : Questions with Short Answers. It includes terms definitions like mnemonics, acronyms, footnotes, rote memory, Brainstorming, SQ3R and skimming etc.

What are Mnemonics?


Mnemonics is a device or procedure used to improve memory. In Mnemonics Acronyms and Acrostics are used.

Define Brainstorming?


Brainstorming is a technique used to collect different ideas. A group of peoples think on a problem and each member contribute his idea.

What is active learning?


Active learning is a teaching approach in which students involve themselves in activities. Like reading, discussion, writing and problem solving etc.

What is SQ3R?


SQ3R is a reading method and stands for survey, question, read, recite and review.

What are the most important dictionary skills?


The most important dictionary skills are alphabetically arrangement of words, guide words and dictionary entry reading.

Short Questions and Answers of Study Skills

Short Questions and Answers of “Gulliver’s Travels” by Swift

Note: Gulliver’s Travels Questions Answers study Jonathan Swiftis a collection of important questions in examination point of view.

What is the symbolic significance of Lilliput?

Lilliput is symbolized the political, religious and social affairs of England. Small size signifies low morality, high-heels and low-heels signify the Whigs and Tories and big-endian and little-endian signify Catholic and Protestant etc.

How do the Lilliputians treat Gulliver when they first encounter him?

They fasten him in strings and put him on a cart which driven by thousands of miniature horses.

What is the significance of size in ‘Gulliver’s Travels’?

In ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ the small size signifies the low morality as selfish, vain, petty etc.(Lilliputian) and the big size signifies the high morality like noble, good, peaceful etc.(Brobdignagian).

Who is Gulliver?

Gulliver is the protagonist of the ‘Gulliver’s Travels’ and narrator of the story. He belongs to middle-class family in Nottingham shire, England. He is intelligent and well educated.

Who are Lilliputians?

The Lilliputians are inhabitants of the island where Gulliver reached after his ship wrecked in the sea. They are six inches in height and ruled by an Emperor. They are selfish, vicious, morally corrupt, deceitful and jealous, filled with greed and ingratitude.

Short Questions and Answers of “Gulliver’s Travels” by Swift

Short Questions and Answers of “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway

Introduction : Short answers of the Novel A Farewell to Arms by Earnest Hemingway includes character sketches of Dr Valentini, Rinaldi, Catherine Barkley, Miss Van Campen etc

Who is Dr. Valentini?

Dr Valentiniis a surgeon who operates on the knee of Fredrick Henry.

What is the meaning of the title ‘A Farewell to Arms’?

“A Farewell to Arms” means to bid farewell to weapons and war or the arms of the beloved. Henry’s farewell to war and Catherine. He leaves war and Catherine died.

What kind of weather dominates the novel ‘A Farewell to Arms’?

Rainy weather dominates the novel ‘A Farewell to Arms‘. Rain symbolizes destruction and death.

What do lowlands and mountains symbolize in ‘A Farewell to Arms’?

Lowlands or plains symbolize destruction, death and war. And the mountains symbolize peace, love, happiness and family.

Why does Frederic Henry plunge into the river The Tagliamento?

On the bridge of Tagliamento the Italian military police investigating from the soldiers and shooting those who were away from their convoys during retreat so, Henry plunge into the river and save himself.

Short Questions and Answers of “A Farewell to Arms” by Ernest Hemingway

Short Questions and Answers of “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

Introduction : The Crucible Questions with Short Answers by Arthur Miller includes Terms definitions. And answers of the important questions of American drama The Crucible by Arthur Miller.

What is a crucible?

A crucible is a container used to melt metals on very high temperature. A crucible also means severe test or trial.

Why did Arthur Miller write “The Crucible”?

Arthur Miller wrote “The Crucible” because he has a story. And through this story he satire on the event in 1950s in which the communist were killed.

Why was Abigail dismissed from her job at the Proctor’s house?

Elizabeth Proctor dismissed Abigail from her job at the Proctor’s house. When Elizabeth Proctor knows her affair with her husband John Proctor.

How does Abigail thrives on the attention of all in the court and become the center of excitement?

Abigail thrives on the attention of all in the court. And becomes the center of excitement by pretending witch hunting.

Why does Abigail accuse Proctor’s wife?

Abigail accuses Proctor’s wife of witchcraft. Because, Elizabeth dismissed her from job. And secondly she want to remove her that she herself can marry to John Proctor.

Short Questions and Answers of “The Crucible” by Arthur Miller

Short Questions and Answers of “The Crucible” by Aurther Miller

What is a crucible?

A crucible is a container used to melt metals on very high temperature. A crucible also means severe test or trial.

Why did Arthur Miller write “The Crucible”?

Arthur Miller wrote “The Crucible” because he has a story and through this story he satire on the event in 1950s in which the communist were killed.

Why was Abigail dismissed from her job at the Proctor’s house?

Abigail was dismissed from her job at the Proctor’s house when Elizabeth Proctor knows her affair with her husband John Proctor.

How does Abigail thrives on the attention of all in the court and become the centre of excitement?

Abigail thrives on the attention of all in the court and becomes the centre of excitement by pretending witch hunting.

Why does Abigail accuse Proctor’s wife?

Abigail accuses Proctor’s wife of witchcraft, because Elizabeth dismissed her from job and secondly she want to remove her that she herself can marry to John Proctor.

Short Questions and Answers of “The Crucible” by Aurther Miller

Short Questions and Answers of ‘Love and Divine Poems’ by John Donne

What is sensuous love?

Sensuous love is a physical love or sexual love. In this love the animal passion for bodily love.

Define conjugal love in Donne’s poems?

Conjugal love is the married life. Donne’s poem “A Valediction: forbidding mourning” is one example of conjugal love.

What are the three moods of love in Donne’s poems?

The three moods of love in Donne’s poetry are cynical love (anti woman), conjugal love(married life) and Platonic love(spiritual love).

What is metaphysical conceit?

Metaphysical conceit is a comparison between spiritual aspects and worldly things. In other words the two heterogeneous ideas were yoked together. For example: “He compares himself and his beloved with two hemispheres of the world ” in ‘Good Morrow‘ by John Donne.

Define metaphysical poetry?

Metaphysical poetry is a highly intellectualized poetry with the use of wit, imagery, conceits and paradox etc. It is obscure and rigid. For example: “John Donne’s poetry“.

Short Questions and Answers of ‘Love and Divine Poems’ by John Donne

Short Questions and Answers of ‘Importance of being Earnest’ by Oscar Wilde?

Introduction: Importance of being Earnest questions and answers includes terms definition. And important questions of the drama with short answers.

In the end, why doesn’t Cecily care that Algernon’s name isn’t Ernest?

Cecily knows the real name of Jack as Earnest at the end of the play. And learn that his real brother is Algernon not Earnest. So, she did not care about the name.

What is the subtitle of the play ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’?

The subtitle of the play “The Importance of Being Earnest” is “A Trivial Comedy for Serious People“. In this play the serious things presented trivial and trivial things presented seriously. So, there is enough food for serious peoples.

How does Jack convince Lady Bracknell that Cecily is a suitable wife for her nephew Algernon?

Jack says that Cecily brings with her rich dowry. That will convince Lady Brecknell. So, Cecily is a suitable wife for her nephew.

What are the major themes in ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’?

In the “Importance of being Earnest” the major themes are marriage, society and class. And difficulties in marrying, lies and deceit, respect and reputation, difficulties of being illegitimate. Also, duty and responsibility, religion and secret lives.

Define comedy of manners.

The comedy of manner is a comedy. In which the manners of society or class are satire. “Importance of being Earnest” is one example of comedy of manner.

Short Questions and Answers of ‘Importance of being Earnest’ by Oscar Wilde?

Critical analysis of ‘Philosophy and Politics’ by Bertrand Russell

Introduction : Critical Analysis of the Philosophy and Politics by Bertrand Russell includes the views of Democritus, Plato, Locke & George Hegel. Dogmatism & Imperialism also explained.

General introduction of philosophy

What is philosophy? Philosophy is love for wisdom or knowledge. There are Three branches of philosophy:

Epistemology

Study of knowledge

Ontology/ metaphysics

Study of really real

Axiology

Study of value

Note:- It is divided into two main parts

Ethics

Study of moral or values of human behavior

Aesthetics

Values in sense, taste or beauty.

Introduction of this essay

Bertrand Russell in his book ‘ Unpopular Essays‘ he wrote this essay. In this essay he attack on the Hegel’s philosophy of dogmatism. And defended the Lock’s philosophy of empiricism.

Background

Russell starts his essay with the philosophic background of England and Germany. He says that British has produced brilliant philosopher. And British nation holds philosophy as such in dissatisfaction. It is British nation’s attitude towards philosophy. So, the connection between Philosophy and politics is weak in England.

Critical analysis of ‘Philosophy and Politics’ by Bertrand Russell

Short Questions and Answers of ‘Rape of the Lock’ by Alexander Pope

How far does Ariel succeed in guarding Belinda?

Ariel totally fail to guarding Belinda because Belinda has lost her beautiful lock.

What is the role of Ariel in “The Rape of the Lock”?

The role of the Ariel in ” The Rape of the Lock” is to guard and guide the Belinda.

Where did Belinda’s lock finally go?

Belinda’s lock finally goes to the lunar sphere.

Who is Betty and What duties she does?

Betty is maid servant of Belinda and she helps her in her toilet.

Name the pet dog of Belinda?

Shock is the name of the pet dog of Belinda.

Short Questions and Answers of ‘Rape of the Lock’ by Alexander Pope

Short Questions and Answers of Jazz by Toni Morrison

Introduction: Questions with Short answers of the American Novel Jazz by Toni Morrison includes introduction of characters and answers of important questions asked in exams.

What are the major themes in ‘Jazz by Toni Morrison’?

The major themes in ‘Jazz’ are youth and old age, memories, jazz music, marriage, death and isolation etc.

What is the symbolic significance of the title ‘Jazz’?

Title ‘Jazz’ is significant because the structure of the novel is on the music of ‘Jazz’ (Afro-American). Features of Jazz music is improvisational, multiple voices, repetition, historical framework and romanticism found in the structure of the novel.

In the novel Jazz by Toni Morrison, who is Dorcas?

Dorcas is a young girl living with her Aunt Alice Manfred. She has a love affair with Joe Trace but later on she loves to a young boy Acton and confronted the Joe. She was shot down by Joe Trace.

What kind of young woman is Dorcas?

Dorcas is an emotional and passionate kind of girl.

Why does Joe shoot Dorcas?

Joe shoots Dorcas because she has love affair with Acton after Joe and she confront him.

Short Questions and Answers of Jazz by Toni Morrison

Different kinds of meter used in poetry

Iambic

One Unstressed/unaccented syllable followed by one stressed/accented syllable is called iambic. (x, -)

Example: the gun, that time, behold etc.

Trochaic

One Stressed/accented syllable followed by one unstressed/unaccented syllable is called Trochaic. (-, x)

Example: deadline, numbers, tell me etc.

Anapestic

Two unstressed/unaccented syllables followed by one stressed/accented syllable are called Anapestic. (x, x, -)

Example: of a voice, of the world etc.

Dactylic

One stressed/accented syllable followed by two unstressed/unaccented syllables is called Dactylic. (-, -, x)

Example: murmuring, just for a etc.

Spondaic

Spondaic consists of two stressed/accented syllables. (-,-)

Example: true blue, heartbreak etc.

Different kinds of meter used in poetry

General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales Study Questions and Short Answers

Introduction: General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales study Questions and Short Answers. It is a collection of important University Questions of General Prologue. It includes Character sketches, Objective Answers and Important Terms definitions.

Prologue to the Canterbury Tales General Questions and Short Answers

Why Chaucer is called the father of English Poetry?

Chaucer was the first who had written poetry in English language. Before Chaucer there were different dialects but Chaucer used one and gave it worth and made it a language.

What is Chaucer’s contribution to English Literature?

Chaucer found English a dialect and left it a language. He gave the new shape to verse and rise to drama. He is also called the grandfather of English novel.

Which dialect did Chaucer use for his poetry?

In Europe four prominent dialects were used Southern, Northern, Midland and Kentish. But, he used the East Midland dialect in his poetry.

Who wrote the Canterbury Tales?

Geoffrey Chaucer the father of English poetry wrote the Canterbury Tales.

When was the Canterbury Tales written?

Canterbury Tales was written between 1387 and 1400 AD.

When was Canterbury Tales published first?

Geoffrey Chaucer wrote Canterbury Tales and it was published in 1400 AD first.

Important University Questions and Objective Answers of Prologue to the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer

Why are the showers of April sweet?

In Europe the month of April is pleasant and beginning of spring season. So, the poet says it the showers of April sweet.

Name some important characters in ‘The Prologue’?

The important characters are the host, the village parson, the knight etc.

List the ecclesiastical characters in ‘The Prologue’?

The ecclesiastical characters are Prioress, nun, priest, Friar, monk, the village parson, the summoner and pardoner.

What are some of the places where the Knight has fought?

Knight has fought in Christendom and heathen lands. Also, in Alexandria, Prussia, Lithuania and Russia, Granada, Lyes, Attalia and Turkey.

What is the actual name of Prioress?

The actual name of Prioress is Madame Eglantine.

Do you like anything special in Chaucer’s description of the Prioress?

Chaucer specially described the manner of eating, her speaking in French and her forehead.

General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales Study Questions and Short Answers
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