Making Inferences to Determine Central Ideas: Amy Tan's "Mother Tongue"

Question 1

What is the central idea of this passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Tan chose writing even though English was not her strongest skill.

Question 2

Which statement is the best summary of the central ideas in the whole passage?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Tan disproved assumptions, including her own assumptions about what type of English was best for fiction, by choosing to write.

Question 3

Which of the following details does Tan provide to develop this central idea? Check all of the answers that are correct.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Tan’s mother understands complicated financial news but was treated poorly by her stockbroker.; Tan receives better treatment than her mother because she speaks proper English.

Question 4

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

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Language rules are less important than the meaning and passion the speaker conveys.

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