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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Latin American Magic Realist Voices

Question 4 • IS11100 CA-English 11 09

Which of the following statements most accurately summarizes Tan’s message in “Mother Tongue”?

Answer
A
Life as a nonnative speaker is difficult, but proper English can be learned.
B
Language rules are less important than the meaning and passion the speaker conveys.
C
The rules of different languages are incompatible and ultimately meaningless.
D
Telling people that they speak “broken” English will encourage them to learn proper English.