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What is the central idea of this passage?

A
Tan was rebellious and did what she wanted to do.
B
Tan was offended by what her manager said about her writing skills.
C
Tan chose writing even though English was not her strongest skill.
D
It took Tan several years to begin writing fiction.
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Which of the following details does Tan provide to develop this central idea? Check all of the answers that are correct.

A
Tan uses different “Englishes” with her mother and her husband.
B
Tan’s mother understands complicated financial news but was treated poorly by her stockbroker.
C
Tan chooses not to study math or engineering in college.
D
Tan receives better treatment than her mother because she speaks proper English.
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Which of the following statements most accurately summarizes Tan’s message in “Mother Tongue”?

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.

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