The History of Buttons. Fill in the blanks with the correct grammatical form, choosing from the three given options (1, 2, or 3).

The History of Buttons

• Buttons were created a long time ago, around 2000 BC. First buttons were made of materials such as A seashells, stones and even wood. They were not used for B clothes but rather as decorative pieces or as a form of currency. As fashion evolved, by the Middle Ages, buttons C became essential for fixing clothes and showed wealth and status, often decorated with unusual designs and precious metals. By the 18th and 19th centuries, buttons were mass-produced, making D them widely available. They have become a symbol of personal style, with a variety of shapes, sizes and materials that reflect unique E personality.

Explanation:

• A. seashells: The sentence lists materials buttons were made from. 'Seashells' is a material. Option 1 'like' is a verb, option 3 'as' is a preposition.
• B. clothes: The sentence contrasts buttons used for a purpose with their decorative function. 'Clothes' fits the context of what buttons are used for. Option 1 'fasten' and option 3 'to fasten' are verbs, not nouns referring to items.
• C. became: The sentence describes the evolution of buttons by the Middle Ages. 'Became' is the past tense verb fitting the historical context. Option 1 'became' is past tense, but option 3 'becomed' is incorrect grammar.
• D. them: The sentence explains that mass production made buttons widely available. 'Them' refers to the buttons. Option 1 'they' is a subject pronoun, option 3 'their' is a possessive pronoun.
• E. personality: The sentence states that buttons reflect unique personal style. 'Personality' fits this context. Option 1 'personality' is a singular noun, option 2 'personalities' is plural and option 3 'personalitys' is a misspelling.

Ответ: A - 3, B - 1, C - 1, D - 2, E - 1