4. Read the paragraph from the section "Filed By Students On Behalf of Students." In the suit, students blamed "substandard performance on poor conditions within their
classrooms
.." These conditions included "missing or unqualified teachers, physically dangerous facilities,
and inadequate books and materials." Those shortcomings had deprived them "of a basic
minimum education" including learning to read. The ruling is likely to spark similar lawsuits
around the country.
Which word or phrase from the selection shows a critical tone?
Use your context clues to find the answer. Use your dictionary skills to look up any words you
don't understand. *
(5 Points)
O performance
O conditions
O substandard
O facilities