Asked by Makayla

How did the invention of the printing press aid in the standardization of language? Select all that apply.

happened in the sixteenth century
allowed more people access to books
offered examples of proper grammar and sentence structure

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
- allowed more people access to books — Yes. Mass printing made books cheaper and more widely available, increasing literacy and exposing more people to the same written forms.
- offered examples of proper grammar and sentence structure — Yes. Widely circulated printed texts established consistent spellings, grammar, and usage, helping to standardize the language.

"happened in the sixteenth century" — No. The printing press was invented in the 15th century (Gutenberg, c. 1440s).