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What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
- It is derived from the name of the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
- It is derived from the name of the Frisians, an ancient Germanic tribe
- It is derived from the name of the Saxons, another ancient Germanic tribe
- It is derived from the name of the Jutes, a Germanic tribe from Jutland
Which language has the most native speakers, following Mandarin Chinese and Spanish?
Which language has the most native speakers, following Mandarin Chinese and Spanish?
- Hindi
- Arabic
- Bengali (correct)
- Portuguese
How many sovereign states have English as their official language or one of the official languages?
How many sovereign states have English as their official language or one of the official languages?
- 42
- 51
- 59 (correct)
- 67
Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
Which country has historical reasons for English being the dominant language without being explicitly defined by law?
Which country has historical reasons for English being the dominant language without being explicitly defined by law?