According to Boroditsky, Kuuk Thaayorre, the Language of the Cape

question 196

Multiple Choice

According to Boroditsky, Kuuk Thaayorre, the language of the Cape York Australian aboriginals, relies exclusively on which type of directional references, unlike English?

• A)absolute
• B)relative
• C)conjunctive
• D)disjunctive

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Definitions:

Snowmelt

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Persistent

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