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.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
To form a meaningful passage, we follow the historical development of English:
(3) Begins with Old English origins (Angles, Saxons, Jutes)
(2) Describes how it was different from modern English
(5) Moves to the Norman Conquest (1066) influence
(4) Then comes the Renaissance & printing press standardization
(1) Ends with modern English as a global lingua franca