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Who did Connie Macpherson think her visitor was?
Who did Connie Macpherson think her visitor was?
- Her long-lost cousin (correct)
- A famous celebrity
- A government official
- A journalist
- A distant relative
What are the names of the ancient Germanic people that the English language is named after?
What are the names of the ancient Germanic people that the English language is named after?
Angles
Which sentence in the text shows that the visitor did not hide his identity?
Which sentence in the text shows that the visitor did not hide his identity?
- He avoided eye contact while speaking.
- He wore a disguise to conceal his face.
- He revealed his true identity with a smile. (correct)
- He hesitated before disclosing his name.
- He spoke in a disguised voice.
What is the ranking of English in terms of the most widely spoken native languages in the world?
What is the ranking of English in terms of the most widely spoken native languages in the world?
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How many sovereign states have English as the official language or as one of the official languages?
How many sovereign states have English as the official language or as one of the official languages?
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In addition to the United Nations, which other international organisation has English as a co-official language?
In addition to the United Nations, which other international organisation has English as a co-official language?
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What is the status of English in terms of being the most widely learned second language in the world?
What is the status of English in terms of being the most widely learned second language in the world?
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