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What is the origin of the name 'English'?
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?
Where is English NOT an official language?
- India
- Canada
- United States (correct)
- Ireland
Which language has the most native speakers, after English?
Which language has the most native speakers, after English?
- Hindi
- Arabic
- Mandarin Chinese (correct)
- Spanish
Where is English a co-official language?
Where is English a co-official language?
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What is the status of English as a second language in the world?
What is the status of English as a second language in the world?
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Which property is generally characteristic of nonmetals?
Which property is generally characteristic of nonmetals?
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What is the tendency of oxides of nonmetals?
What is the tendency of oxides of nonmetals?
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Which elements make up about 98% of the observable ordinary matter in the universe by mass?
Which elements make up about 98% of the observable ordinary matter in the universe by mass?
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What is a common characteristic of nonmetals when solid?
What is a common characteristic of nonmetals when solid?
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What is the general conductive property of nonmetals?
What is the general conductive property of nonmetals?
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