English Term 2 Exam

What should be used when comparing two things?

The comparative form, such as 'better' or 'stronger.'

When should 'fewer' be used instead of 'less'?

Use 'fewer' with countable nouns.

What is a redundant phrase that should be corrected?

'The reason... is because' should be 'The reason... is that.'

What is the correct form for singular subjects?

Singular subjects take singular verbs.

What does 'besides' mean?

'Besides' means 'in addition to,' while 'beside' means 'next to.'

How should items in a list be presented?

They should have the same grammatical form.

What does every sentence need to have?

A subject and a verb.

When should independent clauses be connected?

They should be joined by a conjunction or a semicolon.

What is the correct construction for a conditional sentence with past perfect?

'If' with past perfect should use 'would have' in the result clause.

Where should modifiers be placed?

Next to the word they describe.

What is the rule for pronoun-antecedent agreement?

A singular antecedent requires a singular pronoun.

How do you differentiate between 'who' and 'whom'?

'Who' is for the subject and 'whom' is for the object.

What is the difference in verb usage between 'a number' and 'the number'?

'A number' takes a plural verb, while 'the number' takes a singular verb.

What is the correct past perfect form of 'write'?

'Had written' is the correct form.

What does Text to Author theory involve?

Examining how the author's background, experiences, and intentions influence the text.

What does Text to Reader theory focus on?

Understanding how readers interpret and interact with the text based on their perspectives.

What does Text to Itself (Other Texts) analyze?

It analyzes the structure, style, and meaning within the text and how it relates to other texts.

What does Text to World theory explore?

It explores how the text reflects or engages with historical, social, and cultural contexts.

What does Formalism focus on?

It focuses on the text itself, analyzing structure, language, themes, and literary devices.

What does Historicism examine?

It examines literature in its historical and cultural context, considering societal events that shape the text.

What does Feminism analyze in literature?

It analyzes literature through the lens of gender roles, power structures, and representation of women.

What does Marxism focus on in literature?

It focuses on class struggle, economic power, and social inequality.

What do Gender & Queer Studies explore in literature?

They explore representations of gender and sexuality, questioning traditional norms.