Statement I: Teaching non-native literature to ELT students is arid. Statement II: Negative responses in the ELT classroom can create an interesting classroom situation.
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Correct answer: D. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Explanation
Literature in ELT (Collie and Slater; Carter and Long) is valued for authentic, engaging input, and learners' disagreements can be used to drive discussion.
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