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Rearrange the following sentences in a proper sequence to make a meaningful passage: 1. English became a global lingua franca, constantly evolving by absorbing words from languages worldwide and adapting to technological and scientific advancements. 2. It was quite different from modern English, with a complex grammar system and a vocabulary influenced by Norse due to Viking invasions. 3. Old English was heavily influenced by Germanic languages brought by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes in the 5th century. 4. The Renaissance and the invention of the printing press helped standardize English spelling and grammar, leading to the rise of Early Modern English. 5. With the Norman Conquest of 1066, a large number of French and Latin words were incorporated into English, particularly in government, law, and art.