Scandinavian borrowings are words or phrases that have been borrowed from the Scandinavian languages, such as Norwegian, Swedish, Danish, and Icelandic, and incorporated into the English language. These borrowings can be identified by looking for words that have a distinct Scandinavian origin or characteristics. In the given sentences, there are several examples of Scandinavian borrowings: 1. "He went on to say that he was sorry to hear that I had been ill." - The phrase "went on" and the word "ill" are both examples of Scandinavian borrowings. "Went on" comes from the Old Norse word "váttan," meaning "to proceed" or "to continue." "Ill" comes from the Old Norse word "illr," meaning "bad" or "evil." 2. "She was wearing a long blue skirt and a white blouse." - The word "blouse" is an example of a Scandinavian borrowing. It comes from the Old Norse word "blús," meaning "a light-colored garment." 3. "Two eyes — eyes like winter windows, glared at him with ruthless impersonality." - There are no specific examples of Scandinavian borrowings in this sentence. 4. "The sun was high, the sky unclouded, the air warm with a dry fresh breeze." - There are no specific examples of Scandinavian borrowings in this sentence. 5. "If Eastin were right, Wainwright reasoned, the presence of the husband could tie in with Wainwright's own theory of an outside accomplice." - The word "presence" is an example of a Scandinavian borrowing. It comes from the Old Norse word "présens," meaning "presence" or "attendance." 6. "It's not such a bad thing to be unsure sometimes. It takes us away from rigid thinking." - There are no specific examples of Scandinavian borrowings in this sentence. Scandinavian borrowings can be identified by examining the etymology of words and looking for similarities to Scandinavian languages. These borrowings often have distinct sound patterns, spelling, or meanings that are unique to the Scandinavian languages. Additionally, Scandinavian borrowings are more commonly found in certain areas of vocabulary, such as shipping, navigation, trade, and everyday objects.