Question

Which idea is presented in the final paragraph?

• A. English was probably once a creole.
• B. The English past tense system is inaccurate.
• C. Linguists have proven that English was created by children.
• D. Children say English past tenses differently from adults.

Hint:

For final-paragraph questions, choose the option that captures the concluding idea, not just a small detail.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Concept:
This is a reading comprehension question. The phrase “final paragraph” means we must identify the main idea or conclusion presented at the end of the passage.

Step 1: Understand the main concluding idea.
The passage discusses language formation and development. The final paragraph suggests that English may have once developed in a way similar to a creole. A creole is a language that develops from contact between different language groups and becomes a full native language.

Step 2: Check the options.
Option (A) says English was probably once a creole. This matches the final paragraph idea. Option (B) says the English past tense system is inaccurate. This is not the main idea. Option (C) says linguists have proven English was created by children. This is too strong and not the intended conclusion. Option (D) talks about children saying past tenses differently, which may be a detail but not the final paragraph’s main idea.

Step 3: Choose the best answer.
The best answer is: \[ \text{English was probably once a creole.} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(A)\ \text{English was probably once a creole.}} \]