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What language family does English belong to?
What language family does English belong to?
- Niger-Congo
- Sino-Tibetan
- Afro-Asiatic
- Indo-European (correct)
Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
- Early medieval England (correct)
- Scandinavia
- Ancient Rome
- Middle East
Which language has the most native speakers, after English?
Which language has the most native speakers, after English?
- Arabic
- Spanish
- Mandarin Chinese (correct)
- Hindi
How many sovereign states have English as an official language or one of the official languages?
How many sovereign states have English as an official language or one of the official languages?
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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?
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Study Notes
English Language Family
- English belongs to the Germanic language family, a branch of the larger Indo-European family.
Origin of English Speakers
- Speakers of English, known as Anglophones, originated from England.
Most Spoken Language
- After English, the language with the most native speakers is Mandarin Chinese.
English as an Official Language
- English is an official language or one of the official languages in over 60 sovereign states worldwide.
English within the Germanic Branch
- English accounts for approximately 80% of the total speakers within the Germanic language branch, showcasing its dominance.
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