Which of the following is true about the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?
A. It argues that thought precedes language.
B. It argues that language is biologically determined.
C. It argues that the primary role of language is to describe material reality.
D. It argues that the language we use shapes our perception of reality.
Answer: D
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