New hypothesis ·Native language emphasizes certain thinking
Contrast this with Whorf's claim. Whorf said language closes doors on how we think; author says actually, language just pushes us toward certain doors.
Author's perspective ·Study results open to wide interpretation
Having language for number either allows for precise numeracy (Whorfian view) or at least pushes one's thinking in that direction (non-Whorfian, consistent with the views passage A's author).
Passage Style
24.
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Question Type
Meaning in context (of word, phrase, or idea)
Structure
The word refers to people. Studies involved people from the Priaha and Munduruku groups. We know this is the meaning because we’re told that these “subjects” used words. What else could use words besides people?
a
words
“Subjects” refers to people. We know this is the meaning because we’re told that these “subjects” used words. What else could use words besides people?
1%
b
topics
“Subjects” refers to people. We know this is the meaning because we’re told that these “subjects” used words. What else could use words besides people?
2%
c
people
The word refers to people. Studies involved people from the Priaha and Munduruku groups. We know this is the meaning because we’re told that these “subjects” used words. What else could use words besides people?
95%
d
relations
“Subjects” refers to people. We know this is the meaning because we’re told that these “subjects” used words. What else could use words besides people?
1%
e
objects
“Subjects” refers to people. We know this is the meaning because we’re told that these “subjects” used words. What else could use words besides people?
1%
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An umbrella tag marking questions that test our understanding of the passage's overall structure (e.g. Main point, Purpose of paragraph, Meaning in context, Describe organization).
