English Language Origins and Influence
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Which language is the most spoken in the world?

  • Hindi
  • Spanish
  • English
  • Mandarin Chinese (correct)
  • What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?

  • 50%
  • 85%
  • 60%
  • 70% (correct)
  • What is the most widely learned second language in the world?

  • French
  • English (correct)
  • Mandarin Chinese
  • Spanish
  • In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?

    <p>59</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which group of dialects did Old English emerge?

    <p>West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of reasoning typically moves from general truths to specific conclusions?

    <p>Deductive reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of reasoning is best expressed through arguments based on experience or observation?

    <p>Inductive reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of inductive reasoning?

    <p>Open-ended and exploratory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which method is observation of nature considered the authority?

    <p>Inductive method</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    <p>Arguments based on laws or rules are best expressed deductively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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