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What is the position of English among the world's most spoken languages?
What is the position of English among the world's most spoken languages?
- It is only spoken in a few countries
- It is the second-most spoken language in the world
- It is both the most spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language (correct)
- It is the most spoken native language in the world
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?
- 40
- 100
- 59 (correct)
- 20
What is the status of English in some countries like the United States and United Kingdom?
What is the status of English in some countries like the United States and United Kingdom?
- It is spoken by a small minority
- It is not defined as the official language by law (correct)
- It is the official language by law
- It is a co-official language with another language
Which international organizations consider English as a co-official language?
Which international organizations consider 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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