Which of the following statements about slang is false?
A) Slang is closely related to jargon.
B) Slang can help people identify individuals who 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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Slang is not an exception to the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis proposes that language shapes how we perceive and understand the world around us. Slang is a type of language and is subject to the same influences as any other type of language.

Which of the Following Statements About Slang Is False