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What is the origin of the name of the English language?
What is the origin of the name of the English language?
- From the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples (correct)
- From the Vikings, who settled in Great Britain
- From the Celts, the indigenous people of Britain
- From the Saxons, who migrated to England
Where does English rank in terms of native language speakers?
Where does English rank in terms of native language speakers?
- Second-most spoken native language
- Third-most spoken native language (correct)
- Fifth-most spoken native language
- Most spoken native language
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?
- 59 (correct)
- 75
- 30
- 40
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
Which international organization lists English as a co-official language?
Which international organization lists English as a co-official language?
What emerged from a group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons?
What emerged from a group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons?
What language group does English belong to?
What language group does English belong to?
Which language has the closest living relatives to English?
Which language has the closest living relatives to English?
Which language has significantly influenced the development of English?
Which language has significantly influenced the development of English?
Which language group does English share strong affinities with?
Which language group does English share strong affinities with?
What is the classification of English within the Germanic languages?
What is the classification of English within the Germanic languages?
What theory suggests that English can be considered a mixed language or a creole?
What theory suggests that English can be considered a mixed language or a creole?
Which language has left a profound mark on English?
Which language has left a profound mark on English?
Which language is most closely related to English according to the text?
Which language is most closely related to English according to the text?
What language group does English exist on a dialect continuum with according to the text?
What language group does English exist on a dialect continuum with according to the text?
What influenced the development of English and isolated it from the continental Germanic languages according to the text?
What influenced the development of English and isolated it from the continental Germanic languages according to the text?
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