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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?
- It is named after the Vikings, an ancient Germanic people
- It is named after the Saxons, an ancient Germanic people
- It is named after the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
- It is named after the Celts, an ancient Germanic people
Which language has the most native speakers, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish?
Which language has the most native speakers, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish?
- French
- English (correct)
- Hindi
- Arabic
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?
- 30
- 75
- 40
- 59 (correct)
Which organization recognizes English as a co-official language?
Which organization recognizes English as a co-official language?
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What percentage of the total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
What percentage of the total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
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Origins of the English Language Name
- The name "English" is derived from the Angles, one of the Germanic tribes that settled in Britain during the 5th and 6th centuries.
- The Angles were originally from what is now Denmark and northern Germany.
Most Native Speakers
- After Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, the language with the most native speakers is English.
English as an Official Language
- English is recognized as an official language or one of the official languages in at least 58 sovereign states.
Co-Official Language Recognition
- The United Nations recognizes English as a co-official language.
English in the Germanic Language Branch
- English accounts for about 60% of the total speakers within the Germanic language branch, making it the most widely spoken language in this category.
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