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For decades, linguistic anthropologists assumed that the structural features of a language had no influence on the spatial reasoning of its speakers. However, recent studies of languages that use absolute cardinal directions (like north and south) instead of relative terms (like left and right) have demonstrated that language can indeed shape cognitive mapping. By showing that speakers of these absolute languages maintain an orientation that is remarkably stable across unfamiliar environments, researchers have ______ the long-held belief that language structure and spatial cognition are completely separate.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

  1. A
    corroborated
  2. B
    overlooked
  3. underminedCevap
  4. D
    preceded

Cevap

undermined
The correct answer is 'undermined' because the passage sets up a contrast between a traditional assumption (that language does not influence spatial reasoning) and recent evidence (that it does). By demonstrating this influence, the researchers have weakened or challenged—undermined—the belief that the two are separate.

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1
Analyze the context of the passage to determine the relationship between the new research and the traditional belief.
The passage notes a transition indicated by 'However,' showing that recent studies demonstrate language does shape cognitive mapping, contradicting the traditional belief that the two are completely separate.
This helps determine whether the correct word should denote agreement or contradiction.
2
Select the vocabulary choice that means to weaken, challenge, or disprove.
The word 'undermined' means to weaken or ruin by degrees, which fits the context of challenging the long-held belief.
The correct choice must fit the grammatical structure and the logical flow of the sentence.

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