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What is the origin of the name of the English language?
What is the origin of the name of the English language?
- From the Normans, a people of mixed Frankish and Scandinavian descent
- From the Vikings, a North Germanic people
- From the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
- From the Saxons, an ancient Germanic people
Where is English not explicitly defined as an official language by law?
Where is English not explicitly defined as an official language by law?
- India
- United Kingdom
- United States (correct)
- Canada
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
- Hindi
- Arabic
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish (correct)
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
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Which organization does not have English as a co-official language?
Which organization does not have English as a co-official language?
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