AnswersFL-1700370-Critical Thinking and Study SkillsMaking Inferences to Determine Central Ideas: Amy Tan's "Mother Tongue"

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Based on the passage, which of the following statements is an accurate inference?

A
People are treated better when their English is perceived as proper.
B
People are lied to when they do not speak proper English.
C
People become unhealthy because of the poor treatment they receive.
D
People who persist eventually get what they want.
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I made of the same highlights.

A
all
B
many
C
some
D
none
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Based on the passage, what conclusion can be made about Tan’s opinion of language ability tests?

A
She believes they are an imperfect way of understanding a person’s expression.
B
She believes they are essential to determining who needs extra instruction.
C
She believes they are often filled with interesting stories for students.
D
She believes they are a good way of getting students to think imaginatively.
4

Why does Tan’s mother think the book is easy to read?

A
It is written at a low grade level.
B
It uses lots of familiar Chinese expressions.
C
It expresses the many types of English the Tan family uses.
D
It impresses a lot of literary critics.
5

Based on the passage, which of the following statements is an accurate inference?

A
People are treated better when their English is perceived as proper.
B
People are lied to when they do not speak proper English.
C
People become unhealthy because of the poor treatment they receive.
D
People who persist eventually get what they want.
6

I made of the same highlights.

A
all
B
many
C
some
D
none
7

Based on the passage, what conclusion can be made about Tan’s opinion of language ability tests?

A
She believes they are an imperfect way of understanding a person’s expression.
B
She believes they are essential to determining who needs extra instruction.
C
She believes they are often filled with interesting stories for students.
D
She believes they are a good way of getting students to think imaginatively.
8

Why does Tan’s mother think the book is easy to read?

A
It is written at a low grade level.
B
It uses lots of familiar Chinese expressions.
C
It expresses the many types of English the Tan family uses.
D
It impresses a lot of literary critics.

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