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What is the origin of the English language?
What is the origin of the English language?
- It originated from the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
- It originated from the Vikings, a North Germanic people
- It originated from the Saxons, a Celtic tribe
- It originated from the Romans, during their occupation of Britain
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
- Hindi
- Mandarin Chinese
- Arabic
- Spanish (correct)
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
- 42
- 59 (correct)
- 25
- 67
Which organization recognizes English as a co-official language?
Which organization recognizes English as a co-official language?
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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?
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