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What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
- It comes from Old Norse vocabulary
- It originated from the Saxons, another Germanic tribe
- It is derived from the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
- It is rooted in Latin language
Where did Modern English originate?
Where did Modern English originate?
- Ancient Rome
- Norse settlements
- Early medieval England (correct)
- Medieval France
What percentage of total Germanic language branch speakers does English account for?
What percentage of total Germanic language branch speakers does English account for?
- Exactly 90%
- Around 50%
- Less than 30%
- At least 70% (correct)
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?
Which language has more second-language speakers than native speakers?
Which language has more second-language speakers than native speakers?
What unifying theme in biology explains the unity and diversity of life?
What unifying theme in biology explains the unity and diversity of life?
Which component of a cell processes hereditary information encoded in genes?
Which component of a cell processes hereditary information encoded in genes?
At what level of organization do biologists study the molecular biology of a cell?
At what level of organization do biologists study the molecular biology of a cell?
Which organisms are classified as eukaryotic organisms?
Which organisms are classified as eukaryotic organisms?
What process allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?
What process allows organisms to move, grow, and reproduce?
Study Notes
Language Origins
- The name 'English' originates from the Angles, a Germanic tribe that settled in England.
- Modern English originated in England, with its earliest forms emerging from the interactions of Germanic tribes and the Latin language of the Roman Empire.
Language Statistics
- English accounts for approximately 70% of total Germanic language branch speakers.
- English is either the official language or one of the official languages in more than 60 sovereign states.
Language Characteristics
- English is a language with more second-language speakers than native speakers.
Biology Fundamentals
- The unity and diversity of life are explained by the concept of evolution, which serves as a unifying theme in biology.
Cellular Biology
- The component of a cell responsible for processing hereditary information encoded in genes is the nucleus.
- Biologists study the molecular biology of a cell at the molecular level.
- Eukaryotic organisms are classified as those whose cells have a true nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.
Cellular Processes
- The process that enables organisms to move, grow, and reproduce is metabolism.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the origins and global influence of the English language with this quiz. From its Germanic roots to its status as the most spoken language in the world, explore the rich history and impact of English.
