The 'Whorfian hypothesis' suggests that you cannot think about an object,event or relation unless you have a _______ for it.
A) schema
B) concept map
C) word
D) memory

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The Whorfian hypothesis proposes that language shapes our perception and understanding of the world. In this context, a word is necessary to have a frame of reference or a linguistic category to make sense of an object, event or relation. Therefore, having a word (language) is a crucial component of the Whorfian hypothesis.

The 'Whorfian Hypothesis' Suggests That You Cannot Think About an Object,event