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What language family does English belong to?
What language family does English belong to?
- Nordic
- Romance
- Indo-European (correct)
- Slavic
Who are the speakers of English called?
Who are the speakers of English called?
- Germanophones
- Anglophones (correct)
- Hispanophones
- Francophones
Which language has the most native speakers?
Which language has the most native speakers?
- Spanish
- Mandarin Chinese (correct)
- Hindi
- English
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What are the major subdisciplines of modern mathematics mentioned in the text?
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?
What is the primary method used in mathematical activity?
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?
What are the objects of mathematical study in modern mathematics?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What does a proof in mathematics consist of?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?
What are the entities in modern mathematics stipulated to have?
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Indo-European Language Family
Indo-European Language Family
The family of languages to which English belongs.
Anglophones
Anglophones
People who speak English as their native language.
Mandarin Chinese
Mandarin Chinese
The language spoken by the most people natively.
Number of countries with English as an official language
Number of countries with English as an official language
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Major subdisciplines of modern mathematics
Major subdisciplines of modern mathematics
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Method used in mathematical activity
Method used in mathematical activity
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Objects of mathematical study
Objects of mathematical study
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Proof in mathematics
Proof in mathematics
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Axioms in mathematics
Axioms in mathematics
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Study Notes
Language and Linguistics
- English is classified as a member of the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
- Speakers of English are referred to as "English speakers."
- Mandarin Chinese holds the title for the language with the most native speakers globally.
- English is recognized as an official language in 58 sovereign states.
Mathematics
- Major subdisciplines of modern mathematics include algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and discrete mathematics.
- The primary method used in mathematical activity is logical reasoning, which involves deduction and the application of established principles.
- Objects of mathematical study encompass numbers, shapes, functions, structures, and data.
- A proof in mathematics consists of a logical argument that establishes the truth of a statement based on axioms and previously proven statements.
- Entities in modern mathematics are stipulated to have certain properties and structures that define their behavior and relationships.
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