Question

By using context clues, choose the correct meaning of the highlighted words in this passage from "The Struggle to Be an All-American Girl."

"He was especially hard on my mother, criticizing her, often cruelly, for her pidgin speech--smatterings of Chinese scattered like chop suey in her conversation."
A. Articulate
B. Elaborate
C. Simple
D. Standard

Answer 1

which words are highlighted?

Answer 2

oh sorry its pidgin

Answer 3

that would be C then.

Answer 4

thank you for your help :)

Answer 5

not a problem. :)