English Language Knowledge Quiz
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Who are the speakers of English language called?

Anglophones

What is the most widely learned second language in the world?

English

How many sovereign states have English as an official language?

59

What is the namesake of the English language?

<p>Angles</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of English in the United Nations and the European Union?

<p>Co-official language</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 global ranking of English as a spoken language?

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

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

Which organizations recognize English as 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 status of English in the United States and the United Kingdom?

<p>In some other countries, it is the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law (such as in the United States or United Kingdom).</p> Signup and view all the answers

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