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 (D)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

What is the nature of inductive reasoning?

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

In which method is observation of nature considered the authority?

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

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

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