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What language family does English belong to?
What language family does English belong to?
Who are the speakers of English called?
Who are the speakers of English called?
Which language has the most spoken native speakers?
Which language has the most spoken native speakers?
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?
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Which international organization is English a co-official language of?
Which international organization is English a co-official language of?
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Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
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After Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, which language has the third-most spoken native speakers?
After Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, which language has the third-most spoken native speakers?
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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?
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Which international organization is English a co-official language of?
Which international organization is English a co-official language of?
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What is the status of English in the United States and the United Kingdom?
What is the status of English in the United States and the United Kingdom?
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Study Notes
English Language Facts
- English belongs to the West Germanic language family.
- Speakers of English are called Anglophones.
- Mandarin Chinese has the most spoken native speakers.
- English is an official language in 67 sovereign states.
- English is a co-official language of the United Nations.
- Anglophones originated from England.
- English has the third-most spoken native speakers, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
- English is an official language in the United States and the United Kingdom.
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Test your knowledge of the global language with this English language quiz. Challenge yourself with questions about grammar, vocabulary, and common phrases. Whether you're a native speaker or learning English as a second language, this quiz will put your language skills to the test.
