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English Language Knowledge Quiz
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English Language Knowledge Quiz

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Where did the Anglophones originate?

Anglophones originated in early medieval England.

What is the most spoken language in the world?

Modern English is the most spoken language in the world.

Which two languages have more native speakers than English?

Mandarin Chinese and Spanish have more native speakers than English.

How many sovereign states have English as an official language?

<p>English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name one international organization where English is a co-official language.

<p>English is a co-official language of the United Nations, the European Union, and many other international and regional organisations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the English language?

<p>The Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples, migrated to the island of Great Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of English in terms of worldwide usage?

<p>Modern English is the most spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does English rank in terms of second-language speakers?

<p>English has more second-language speakers than native speakers, making it the most widely learned second language in the world.</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>English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name three international or regional organisations where English is a co-official language.

<p>The United Nations, the European Union, and many other international and regional organisations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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