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Directions: In questions below, the first and the last sentences are numbered 1 and 6. Remaining sentences are named (P), (Q), (R) and (S). These four sentences are not given in their proper order. Read the sentences and find out which of the four combinations is correct? Then, find the correct option.

1 A mere fifteen hundred years ago, English was a fledging language spoken by a few thousand people in Great Britain.

P. As a result of this remarkable flexibility, English is today's international language.

Q. The English language can be divided into three main periods—Old English, Middle English and

Modern English.

R. English has achieved its global status because of an unusual and amazing ability to respond and change according to the needs of its users.

S. Today English is a thriving, vigorous language spoken by nearly one-fourth of the population of the world.

6. The separations reflect the impact of various cultural and historical events on the growth and development of English.

A) SRPQ

B) PQRS

C) SRQP

D) SQPR