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English Language Origins and Influence Quiz
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English Language Origins and Influence Quiz

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What is the origin of the name 'English'?

  • It is based on the Old Norse word 'Englisc'
  • It originates from the term 'Englaland' meaning 'land of the Angles'
  • It comes from the Latin word 'Anglicus'
  • It is derived from the name of the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)

    • Which language has the most native speakers after English?

  • French
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Spanish (correct)
  • Hindi

    • Where is English not explicitly defined as an official language by law?

  • United States (correct)
  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
  • India

    • Which organization considers English as a co-official language?

    <p>United Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?

    <p>70</p> Signup and view all the answers

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