Which information from the excerpt best supports the inference that achievement tests ignore imagination as an element of langua
ge ability? Tan’s mother would not be able to answer a question like the one described in the excerpt.
Tan’s mother could think of several ways to answer a question like the one described in the excerpt.
Tan’s mother did not allow her to take tests with questions like the one described in the excerpt.
Tan’s mother was disappointed that Tan did poorly on tests with questions like the one described in the excerpt.
Tan’s mother could think of several ways to answer a question like the one described in the excerpt.
Explanation:
The excerpt expresses: "the correct answer always seemed to be the most bland combinations of thoughts", which shows the idea of being imaginative, being a writer and a creator doesn't always means you can be a scholar according to general testing. Tan mentions her mother's limitations but also merits of not being able to master the English Standard Language.
