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Which language family does English belong to?
Who are the speakers of English called?
Where did the Angles, the namesake of the English language, originate?
Which language is the most spoken native language in the world?
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In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
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Study Notes
English Language Overview
- English belongs to the West Germanic language family.
- Speakers of English are called Anglophones.
Origins of the English Language
- The Angles, the namesake of the English language, originated from Angeln, a region in modern-day Schleswig-Holstein, Germany.
English Language Statistics
- English is the most spoken native language in the world.
- English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 67 sovereign states.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the English language with this quiz! From grammar and vocabulary to common phrases and idioms, challenge yourself with questions about one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
