10 Questions
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
From the Angles, an ancient Germanic people
Which language has more second-language speakers than native speakers?
English
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
Which language is a co-official language of the United Nations and the European Union?
English
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
At least 70%
What is the most widely learned second language in the world?
English
Which language is the most spoken in the world?
English
Which group of people originated in early medieval England and gave the language its name?
Angles
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
Which language does English account for at least 70% of total speakers in its language branch?
Germanic
Study Notes
Origin of the Name 'English'
- The name 'English' originated from the group of people who lived in early medieval England, known as the Angles.
Language Statistics
- English is the language with more second-language speakers than native speakers.
- English is the most widely learned second language in the world.
- It is the most spoken language in the world.
Official Language Status
- English is either the official language or one of the official languages in over 60 sovereign states.
- It is a co-official language of the United Nations and the European Union.
Language Branch
- English accounts for at least 70% of total speakers in the Germanic language branch.
- It accounts for a percentage of around 70% of total speakers in the Germanic language branch.
Test your knowledge of the history and origins of the English language with this quiz. From the early medieval England to its current status as one of the most spoken languages, this quiz will challenge your understanding of English's development.
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