English Language Knowledge Quiz
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What is the origin of the name 'English'?

  • It is a combination of 'Engel' and 'land' in Old English
  • It is derived from the ancient Germanic people, the Angles (correct)
  • It comes from the Latin word 'Anglicus'
  • It is named after the English Channel
  • Where is English NOT an official language?

  • India
  • Canada
  • United States (correct)
  • Ireland
  • Which language has the most native speakers, after English?

  • Hindi
  • Arabic
  • Mandarin Chinese (correct)
  • Spanish
  • Where is English a co-official language?

    <p>European Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of English as a second language in the world?

    <p>It is the most widely learned second language in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property is generally characteristic of nonmetals?

    <p>Low density and high electronegativity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the tendency of oxides of nonmetals?

    <p>Tend to be acidic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which elements make up about 98% of the observable ordinary matter in the universe by mass?

    <p>Hydrogen and helium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of nonmetals when solid?

    <p>Tend to be brittle or crumbly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general conductive property of nonmetals?

    <p>Poor conductors of heat and electricity</p> Signup and view all the answers

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