English Language History
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What is the most widely learned second language in the world?

  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Spanish
  • French
  • English (correct)

In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?

  • 72
  • 59 (correct)
  • 21
  • 44

Which language is a co-official language of the United Nations and the European Union?

  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Spanish
  • French
  • English (correct)

What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?

<p>70% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the namesake of the English language, the Angles, originate?

<p>Great Britain (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the English language?

<p>Early medieval England (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language contributed grammar and core vocabulary to Late Old English?

<p>Old Norse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is English NOT explicitly defined by law as the official language?

<p>India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?

<p>59 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language accounts for at least 70% of total speakers of the Germanic language branch?

<p>English (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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