Central idea: "Society unfairly judges people based on their ability to speak proper English."

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

Tan uses different "Englishes" with her mother and her husband.

Tan's mother understands complicated financial news but was treated poorly by her stockbroker.

Tan chooses not to study math or engineering in college.

Tan receives better treatment than her mother because she speaks proper English.

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Buckley

4 August, 13:40

Central idea: "Society unfairly judges people based on their ability to speak proper English."

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

Tan uses different "Englishes" with her mother and her husband.

Tan's mother understands complicated financial news but was treated poorly by her stockbroker.

Tan chooses not to study math or engineering in college.

Tan receives better treatment than her mother because she speaks proper English.

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Brenda Gibson · Answer 1

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.

Brice Roth · Answer 2

I'm not sure exactly where this is from, but I do believe that the fourth option is the correct answer for this central idea.