In Many Parts of the World, Language Is Itself Thought

question 56

Multiple Choice

In many parts of the world, language is itself thought of as a social institution (often with political importance) . Which of the following countries best exemplifies the above statement?

• A) Australia
• B) United States
• C) France
• D) Mexico
• E) Switzerland

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