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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 Romans, an ancient Mediterranean people
- From the Vikings, a North Germanic people
- From the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
- From the Saxons, an ancient Germanic people
Which language has more native speakers than English?
Which language has more native speakers than English?
- Mandarin Chinese (correct)
- Hindi
- Arabic
- Spanish
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
- 33
- 45
- 72
- 59 (correct)
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
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Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
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