Arrange the following works in chronological order:

1. A. Fowler, A Dictionary of Modern English Usage
2. B. Swift, A Proposal for Correcting, Improving and Ascertaining the English Tongue
3. C. Partridge, Usage and Abusage
4. D. Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language

1. AD, B, C, A
2. BB, D, A, C
3. CB, C, D, A
4. DD, C, A, B

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Correct answer: B. B, D, A, C

Explanation

Swift (1712) → Webster (1828) → Fowler (1926) → Partridge (1942).