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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?
- From the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
- From the Vikings, a North Germanic people
- From the Celts, an ancient European people
- From the Saxons, an ancient Germanic people
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
- Arabic
- Mandarin Chinese (correct)
- Hindi
- Spanish
Where is English not explicitly defined as an official language by law?
Where is English not explicitly defined as an official language by law?
- United Kingdom
- India
- United States (correct)
- Ireland
Which international organization has English as a co-official language?
Which international organization has English as a co-official language?
From which language did Late Old English borrow some grammar and core vocabulary?
From which language did Late Old English borrow some grammar and core vocabulary?