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RYAN BANYAN

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The controversial Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposes that __________.
 
  A) language affects how individuals in a society perceive and conceive reality
  B) culture has a strong influence on how we speak languages
  C) languages reflect the values, attitudes, and beliefs of the society
  D) language and culture have no measurable influence on each other

Question 2

In Robert Schrauf's comparative study, which group was used to represent immigrants with the greatest retention of their native language?
 
  A) third-generation immigrants
  B) second-generation immigrants
  C) first-generation immigrants
  D) fourth-generation immigrants



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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