Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
Which language family does English belong to?
Which language family does English belong to?
- Indo-European (correct)
- Sino-Tibetan
- Afro-Asiatic
- Niger-Congo
Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
Where did the speakers of English, called Anglophones, originate?
- Ancient Rome
- Medieval France
- Byzantine Empire
- Early medieval England (correct)
After Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, which language has the third-most spoken native speakers?
After Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, which language has the third-most spoken native speakers?
- Hindi
- English (correct)
- Bengali
- Arabic
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?
Signup and view all the answers
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?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
