English Language Origins and Influence
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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?

  • India
  • United Kingdom
  • United States (correct)
  • Canada

    • 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?

    <p>70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organization does not have English as a co-official language?

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

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