5 Questions
Which language family does English belong to?
Indo-European
Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
Early medieval England
After Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, which language has the third-most spoken native speakers?
English
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%
Test your knowledge about the history and influence of the English language with this quiz. Learn about its Germanic origins, migration to Great Britain, and its current status as the most spoken language globally.
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