Yet some of my friends tell me they understand 50 percent of what my mother says. Some say they understand 80 to 90 percent. Some say they understand none of it, as if she were speaking pure Chinese. But to me, my mother’s English is perfectly clear, perfectly natural. It’s my mother tongue. Her language, as I hear it, is vivid, direct, full of observation and imagery. That was the language that helped shape the way I saw things, expressed things, made sense of the world. Which best summarizes the central idea of the excerpt

Answer:

The option which best summarizes the central idea of the excerpt is:

Non standard forms of English are valid

Explanation:

This is an excerpt from Mother Tongue.

Mother tongue is the very first language or the native language of an individual that he or she learns from childhood.

The central idea of the excerpt suggests that no matter how different a person’s English Language sounds, it still remains valid and that all forms of English Language are meaningful.

Here, the speaker speaks up about her mother’s English Language to support the idea that it is her truest form of expression, and that it was the language that first made sense to her and helped her interpret the world.

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What is the theme of the poem, Two Moods from the Hill.

A) Childhood is often cut short by life’s worries.

B) Nature is reflected in the beauty of the cycle of life.

C) With age comes reflection on the choices one has made.

D) Rest and relaxation are an important part of life.

Email What do you usually do in the holidays?
Write an email to a friend and tell her about the holiday that
recently
In your email, include the following:
i- the place you went to
ii. whom did you go with
in how long were you there
iv. 2most memorable experience
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True or False?
The weight of a letter refers to the overall thickness of the letters.
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Which statement supports the claim that conventional farming harms the environment?
A
"Locally grown organic produce is also fresher than conventionally grown produce."
B
"The nitrogen and phosphorus in these fertilizers often cause an algal bloom"
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"People who eat chemically treated produce are more likely to develop health
problems."
D
"Some people also think the produce from organic farming tastes better."

(Will Give Brainliest) How does the structure and word choice of the poem reveal a message or meaning?

Fix the following sentence by replacing the incorrect transition word
with a correct one.

Ms. Mach believes chocolate chip ice cream to be the best ice cream; additionally, Ms. Herda finds coconut ice
cream to be the best

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Yet even as we speak, there are those who are preparing to divide us, the spin masters and negative ad peddlers who embrace the politics of anything goes.

Why did Barack Obama most likely use the underlined phrase? (the spin masters and negative ad peddlers who embrace the politics of anything goes.)

A
to show that the opposition is not noble in their actions

B
to show that the opposition is strong in their political beliefs

C
to show that the opposition has valid points that should be heard

D
to show that the opposition are interested in the well–being of all Americans

Rank order the following images of women according to which you think is portrayed (shown) as strongest.
Provide a reason for your choices.

from the book red kayak :
The following has sentence had multiple examples of figurative language. Which two are they?
Tilly’s toenails clicking down the tiled hallway. (3 points)
alliteration
hyperbole
idiom
metaphor
onomatopoeia
oxymoron
personification
simile
Please hurry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Based on context clues in this sentence, what is most likely the meaning of
the word eradicate ?

One way to eradicate poison ivy is to dig up the plants and then cover the area with cardboard to prevent regrowth.

O A. Eliminate

O B. Observe

C. Escort

D. Contact

1. Although Europe is the second smallest continent, nearly _______
of the world's people live there.

I rlly need help on descriptive writing about a deserted island. i only need a couple sentences to help me

Please create a narrative using the following prompt.
You are on your way home when zombies begin to take over your town. You've never believed in zombies, but now you see them with your own eyes. Write a science fiction story telling what the zombies do, what happens to everyone you know, and what you do about it. Make sure you create and describe characters, conflict, and the setting.
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Which topic sentence best supports the following thesis statement?
The author of Unicorn Adventure creates a fascinating setting that
draws readers into the story.
A. The story also has a thrilling plot that keeps readers guessing.
B. The magical forest is described in detail to help readers picture it
clearly.
C. In chapter 3, readers learn that the forest is protected by the
unicorn king.
D. Wood nymphs, she explains, are small creatures that live in the
trees.

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How can patriotism unify our country

what was george doing when the narrator saw him​

write a short essay about your school​

Someone pleaaasee help with this one i will give brainlist to who ever does this task

Read Part 1 of the story abiut Franklin family plans.Complete the text with “II,be,been or have”

Can you guys please help me paraphrase this?

Paul entered the college room clever and smiling. His clothes had been a trifle outgrown, and the tan velvet at the collar of his open overcoat turned into frayed and worn; but for all that there has been some thing of the dandy about him, and he wore an opal pin in his neatly knotted black 4-in-hand, and a crimson carnation in his buttonhole. This latter adornment the school someway felt become now not properly big of the contrite spirit befitting q boy beneath the ban of suspension.

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Which statement best evaluates how well this narrative establishes a clear focus?

After six months of waiting, the day finally arrived. I was so excited about our
seventh-grade class trip to the Wild Adventures Amusement Park that I could
hardly sit still. At our middle school, each grade gets to go on an end-of-the-year
trip if everyone maintains the Honor Code and the class has a high enough total
grade point average. Last year, we went to the Capital City Zoo. My friends and I
piled onto the bus and began talking about all the rides we wanted to try. Little
did I know that the rides would not be my most memorable experience that day.

What is the BEST reason that producers are the most numerous group in an ecosystem? There is more room for small organisms than there is for large ones. As energy flows through the ecosystem, some energy is added at each step. Producers produce food energy for themselves and all the other levels. Soil and temperature conditions in an ecosystem always favor producers.

Pls help
Fill the space.
There is even a therapy, "Pet Therapy" that uses ________ with animals to help people with physical or psychological problems.
A touch B affection C contact D feeling

A very cold morning on my way to school​

What does it mean when someone says good luck

Why should you be respectful when providing a counter argument ?

The word rectify could replace the italicized word in which of these
sentences?
O A. Janice has to review her notes before class.
O B. Janice needs to organize her room.
O C. Janice is supposed to retake one of her tests.
O D. Janice wants to correct a mistake she made.

Were the Jong's a wealthy family?