16 Questions
What is the most spoken language in the world?
English
Which language is the third-most spoken native language?
English
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
Which international organization does not have English as a co-official language?
ASEAN
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
70%
When did Old English emerge from a group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons?
Early medieval period
Which language group does English belong to?
Indo-European languages
What language has the closest living relatives to English?
Frisian
What influences contributed to the development of English?
Norman French and Old Norse
Which language group does English share strong affinities with?
Scandinavian languages
What is the theory called that suggests English can be considered a mixed language or a creole?
The Middle English creole hypothesis
Which language had a profound influence on the vocabulary and grammar of English?
Norman French
What is the classification of English in terms of its genealogy?
Indo-European language
What contributed significantly to the vocabulary of Modern English?
French and Latin
What caused the divergence of English from continental Germanic languages?
Invasions of the British Isles by other peoples and languages
What contributed to the isolation of English from continental Germanic languages?
Isolation from continental Germanic languages
Test your knowledge about the origins, history, and influence of the English language with this quiz. Explore the development of English from its roots in early medieval England to its status as a widely spoken global language.
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