Question:
Which of the following options, rearrange the given sentences in a proper sequence to make a meaningful passage? 1. English became the a global lingua franca, constantly evolving by absorbing words from languages worldwide and adapting to technological and scientific advancements. 2. It was quite different from modern English, with a complex grammar system and a vocabulary influenced by Norse due to Viking invasions. 3. Old English was heavily influenced by Germanic languages brought by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes in the 5th century. 4. The Renaissance and the invention of the printing press helped standardize English spelling and grammar, leading to the rise of Early Modern English. 5. With the Norman Conquest of 1066, a large number of French and Latin words were incorporated in English, particularly in government, law and art.
Which of the following options, rearrange the given sentences in a proper sequence to make a meaningful passage? 1. English became the a global lingua franca, constantly evolving by absorbing words from languages worldwide and adapting to technological and scientific advancements. 2. It was quite different from modern English, with a complex grammar system and a vocabulary influenced by Norse due to Viking invasions. 3. Old English was heavily influenced by Germanic languages brought by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes in the 5th century. 4. The Renaissance and the invention of the printing press helped standardize English spelling and grammar, leading to the rise of Early Modern English. 5. With the Norman Conquest of 1066, a large number of French and Latin words were incorporated in English, particularly in government, law and art.
Options:
- a) 3-2-5-4-1
- b) 2-4-3-5-1
- c) 2-5-4-3-1
- d) 1-4-3-2-5
- a) 3-2-5-4-1
- b) 2-4-3-5-1
- c) 2-5-4-3-1
- d) 1-4-3-2-5
correct answer : a)
Explanation:
The passage outlines the chronological history of the English language: from Old English (3), its characteristics (2), the Norman Conquest impact (5), the Renaissance standardization (4), to its modern global status (1).
The passage outlines the chronological history of the English language: from Old English (3), its characteristics (2), the Norman Conquest impact (5), the Renaissance standardization (4), to its modern global status (1).