Question

i know this for a fact, because when i was growing up, my mother’s “limited” english limited my perception of her. i was ashamed of her english. i believed that her english reflected the quality of what she had to say. that is, because she expressed them imperfectly her thoughts were imperfect. —“mother tongue,” amy tan what type of language does tan use in this passage? formal english × informal english both formal and informal english copyright © 1990 by amy tan. first appeared in the threepenny review. reprinted by permission of the author and the sandra dijkstra literary agency

Explanation:

The passage uses conversational, personal language like "I know this for a fact" and "when I was growing up," which are hallmarks of informal English. There is no formal, structured or academic language present.

Answer:

informal English