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Which statement BEST characterizes the change in the English language from Captain Cook's day to today?

A.English is essentially unchanged from Captain Cook's day.
B.English word order has changed so much that it is difficult, if not impossible, for the modern reader to understand.
C.English has changed less in its form than in its primary purpose, which in Captain Cook's day was simply to convey information.
D.English has remained mostly the same in terms of word order, but spellings, capitalization, punctuation, and word meanings have changed some.

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Answer:

B

Step-by-step explanation:

English word order has changed so much that it is difficult, if not impossible, for the modern reader to understand.

The language is a live organism, so it has changed through time.

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