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Direction: In the following question a part of the sentence is given in bold. It is then followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase given in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question.

There is considerable speculation now about th continued domination of English as the lingua franca of Europe, with some hoping - probably in vain - that French may take its place.

(I) Official language of Europe

(II) A language that is adopted as common language between speakers whose native languages are different

(III) A common language used to make communication possible between people who do not share a native language

A)  All (I), (II) and (III)        

B)  Only (I)

C)                Only (II)             

D)    Both (II) and (III)

E)  Both (I) and (HI)