___ was the time period in the evolution of English when Latin became the lingua franca in administration and education after Julius Caesar and the Roman Empire invaded Britain in 55 BC.
A) Early Old English
B) Early Modern English
C) Middle English
D) Pre-English period

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The Pre-English period refers to the time before the formation and establishment of the English language in Britain. This period includes the time when Latin was widely used in administration and education, following the Roman invasion of Britain in 55 BC, before the Germanic tribes (Angles, Saxons, and Jutes) began to establish what would become Old English.

___ Was the Time Period in the Evolution of English