Question

What does the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis propose?

• A. Language learning requires interaction with native speakers.
• B. Language shapes how we perceive and think about the world.
• C. Grammar is innate and universal across all languages.
• D. Children learn language through imitation.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Language shapes how we perceive and think about the world.

The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, or linguistic relativity, suggests that the structure of a language influences its speakers' cognition and worldview.