Question

What is the meaning of “Studies serve for ornament” in the essay “Of Studies”?

• A. to serve as a functional tool
• B. to provide moral lessons
• C. to beautify
• D. to improve social networking skills

Answer 1

Answer:

C. to beautify

• According to Bacon “ornament” means to beautify. So, studies serve to beautify the use of language either spoken or written.

• Studies improve our use of language.