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Which language has the most native speakers after English?
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
- Arabic
- Mandarin Chinese (correct)
- French
- Spanish
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
- From the Saxons, a Germanic people
- From the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
- From the Celts, an ancient European people
- From the Norse, a North Germanic people
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
- 63
- 45
- 59 (correct)
- 50
Which organization considers English as a co-official language?
Which organization considers English as a co-official language?
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Approximately what percentage of total Germanic language branch speakers does English account for?
Approximately what percentage of total Germanic language branch speakers does English account for?
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What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
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Which language is the third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish?
Which language is the third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish?
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Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
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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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What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
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