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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?
- The Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples (correct)
- The Saxons, a group of West Germanic dialects
- The Celts, the indigenous people of Great Britain
- The Normans, who invaded England in 1066
Which language has the most spoken native speakers in the world?
Which language has the most spoken native speakers in the world?
- Spanish
- Mandarin Chinese (correct)
- Hindi
- English
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?
- 42
- 37
- 59 (correct)
- 66
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?
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What is English considered as in international trade, tourism, and aviation?
What is English considered as in international trade, tourism, and aviation?
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What is the closest living relative of English?
What is the closest living relative of English?
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Which language influenced the development of English in the British Isles?
Which language influenced the development of English in the British Isles?
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To which linguistic clade does English belong?
To which linguistic clade does English belong?
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Which language shares strong affinities with English, especially with its earlier stages?
Which language shares strong affinities with English, especially with its earlier stages?
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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?
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