15 Questions
Which language family does English belong to?
Indo-European
Where did the speakers of English originate?
Early medieval England
Which language has more native speakers than English?
Mandarin Chinese
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
At least 70%
What is the purpose of TIME's Person of the Year?
To recognize the individual who most shaped the headlines over the previous 12 months
What is the focus of the article 'It Isn't Just About Bonding' from The Wall Street Journal?
Impact of giving up paternity leave on finances
What is Freepoint Commodities in the news for?
Settling a criminal foreign bribery probe
What does TIME offer for order with regards to Person of the Year?
2023 Person of the Year Magazine
'The Cloud Isn't The Answer to All IT Problems—At Least for Now' from The Wall Street Journal suggests that:
'The Cloud' has limitations in addressing all IT problems currently
What is the purpose of TIME's Person of the Year?
To recognize the individual who most shaped the headlines over the previous 12 months
What is the focus of the article 'It Isn't Just About Bonding' from The Wall Street Journal?
The financial impact of giving up paternity leave
What is Freepoint Commodities in the news for?
Paying $98 million to settle a criminal foreign bribery probe
What does 'The Cloud Isn't The Answer to All IT Problems—At Least for Now' from The Wall Street Journal suggest?
Cloud technology may not solve all IT issues at present
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
178
Explore the history and impact of the English language, from its origins in early medieval England to its status as the most widely spoken second language in the world. Test your knowledge of the linguistic and cultural significance of English.
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