Question

Which of the following statements best describes the 'Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis'?

• A. Language is a system of arbitrary symbols
• B. The structure of a language affects its speakers' cognition and worldview
• C. Language learning is solely based on imitation
• D. All languages are fundamentally the same

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The structure of a language affects its speakers' cognition and worldview

The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis, also known as linguistic relativity, posits that the structure of a language influences how its speakers perceive and think about the world.