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Which language family does English belong to?
Which language family does English belong to?
- Sino-Tibetan
- Indo-Iranian
- Indo-European (correct)
- Romance
Who are the speakers of English called?
Who are the speakers of English called?
- Anglo-Saxons
- Anglophones (correct)
- Teutons
- Germanophones
Where did the Angles, the namesake of the English language, originate?
Where did the Angles, the namesake of the English language, originate?
- Germany (correct)
- Ireland
- France
- England
Which language is the most spoken native language in the world?
Which language is the most spoken native language in the world?
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
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Indo-European
Indo-European
The family of languages that English belongs to. It is a large and diverse family that includes many other languages spoken around the world, such as Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Russian.
Anglophones
Anglophones
People who speak English as their native language.
Where did the Angles originate?
Where did the Angles originate?
The Angles, a Germanic tribe, originated from present-day northern Germany. They played a significant role in the development of the English language.
Most spoken native language
Most spoken native language
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English official language
English official language
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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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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.
