Question

read the following paragraph.
in 1250 - century france, the word bachelor referred to a man with a low - professional status, interesting from the lowest rank of a theological student with a bachelors degree, to a young knight without a permanent income. the word continued and spread during the 14th century as under a new meaning: a young unmarried man. later, university graduates with a bachelors degree was referred to a certain unmarried degree associated by colleges and universities. until the 19th century in today, the word has been defined simply as an unmarried man. the term bachelors degree refers to an undergraduate

note that the use of the word bachelor changed over time.

a. the word has always had a negative connotation.
b. in the 14th century, the word referred to define an educational degree.
c. the words connotation was negative at first but is now neutral.
d. the word used to refer to a poor man but now refers to a rich man.

Explanation:

The text describes the historical change in the meaning of the word "bachelor". Initially, it referred to a man with a low - professional status, then it was associated with educational degrees, and over time its connotation has evolved. Option B is correct as it aligns with the information that in the 18th century, the word was related to an educational degree.

Answer:

B. In the 18th century, the word referred to a certain educational degree.