10 Questions
Which language has the third-most spoken native speakers?
English
What is the most spoken language in the world?
English
How many sovereign states have English as the official language?
59
What is the de facto language of diplomacy, science, and international trade?
English
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
at least 70%
What are the two language families that English vocabulary mostly comes from?
Romance languages and Latin
What classification group does English belong to within the Germanic languages?
West Germanic group
Which languages, along with the Anglic languages, are the closest living relatives of English?
Frisian languages
What are the two features that differentiate English from continental Germanic languages?
Vocabulary and syntax
What theory suggests that English can be considered a mixed language or a creole?
Middle English creole hypothesis
Test your knowledge about the origins, spread, and influence of the English language with this quiz. Explore the history, geographic spread, and significance of English in the world today.
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