Which of the following statements about slang is not true?
A) Slang is closely related to jargon.
B) Slang can help people identify individuals that belong to their social network.
C) Slang is neither inherently good nor inherently bad.
D) Slang is an exception to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis.

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The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis relates to how language influences thought and perception, and slang, like any other form of language, can still influence thought and perception, so it is not an exception to the hypothesis.

Which of the Following Statements About Slang Is Not True