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Asian American Voices — Quiz

Question 5 • English Language Arts 11

Which best summarizes one central idea of the passage from "Mother Tongue"?

Answer
A
Only someone with a strong background in standard English can express ideas in interesting ways.
B
The expression of experience through language is more powerful when different forms of English are accepted.
C
The expression of experience through language is more powerful when only the standard form of English is accepted.
D
Only someone with a strong background in different forms of English can truly be an expert on the English language.

Explanation

The passage shows that Amy Tan’s different forms of English—including the English she uses with her mother—can communicate experience and meaning effectively. Accepting these varieties makes it possible to recognize the power of people’s voices, rather than judging them by standard English alone. Therefore, the best summary is that expressing experience through language is more powerful when different forms of English are accepted.

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