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What is the most widely learned second language in the world?
What is the most widely learned second language in the world?
- English (correct)
- Spanish
- French
- Mandarin Chinese
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?
- 81
- 42
- 59 (correct)
- 73
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
- 70% (correct)
- 50%
- 60%
- 80%
Which language emerged from a group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons?
Which language emerged from a group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons?
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Which North Germanic language lent some grammar and core vocabulary to Late Old English?
Which North Germanic language lent some grammar and core vocabulary to Late Old English?
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