English Language Origins and Importance
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What is the most widely learned second language in the world?

  • Spanish
  • French
  • English (correct)
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?

  • 70
  • 30
  • 45
  • 59 (correct)
  • Which language branch does English account for at least 70% of total speakers?

  • Germanic language branch (correct)
  • Romance language branch
  • Nordic language branch
  • Slavic language branch
  • Where did the speakers called Anglophones originate?

    <p>England</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language heavily influenced Late Old English in terms of grammar and core vocabulary?

    <p>Old Norse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Gordon Cook known for besides sailing?

    <p>Writing stories</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Gordon Cook's 2008 Olympic team partner?

    <p>Ben Remocker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year did Gordon Cook and Hunter Lowden campaign together for the Olympic games?

    <p>2009</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What position did Cook and Lowden achieve in the first race of the 49er class in the 2012 Olympic games?

    <p>Third</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Alan East's professional background?

    <p>Litigator, manager, and legal trainer</p> Signup and view all the answers

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