What is not true about language use?

A) Language shapes the way we think.
B) Language is the basis of social interactions.
C) Language determines how we think about ourselves.
D) Language use in speeches is just a frill.


D

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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