5 Questions
Which language family does English belong to?
Indo-European
Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
Early medieval England
What is the current status of English as a spoken language?
Most spoken language in the world
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
59
What is the estimated number of English speakers worldwide as of 2005?
Over two billion
Test your knowledge of the history and impact of the English language with this quiz. Explore the roots of English, its global prevalence, and its role as a second language.
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