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Which language family does English belong to?
Which language family does English belong to?
- Niger-Congo
- Sino-Tibetan
- Indo-European (correct)
- Afro-Asiatic
Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
- Early modern Germany
- Medieval France
- Early medieval England (correct)
- Ancient Rome
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
- Mandarin Chinese (correct)
- Arabic
- Hindi
- Spanish
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?
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?