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What is the origin of the name of the English language?
What is the origin of the name of the English language?
- Derived from the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
- Derived from the Celts, an ancient European people
- Derived from the Saxons, an ancient Germanic people
- Derived from the Norse, a North Germanic language
Where does English rank in terms of native language speakers worldwide?
Where does English rank in terms of native language speakers worldwide?
- Second-most spoken native language
- Fifth-most spoken native language
- Third-most spoken native language (correct)
- Fourth-most spoken native language
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
- Less than 30%
- Around 50%
- Exactly 90%
- 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?
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Which international organization recognizes English as a co-official language?
Which international organization recognizes English as a co-official language?
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Study Notes
Origin of the English Language
- The origin of the name of the English language is not explicitly stated, but it is likely derived from the name of the Angles, a Germanic tribe that settled in England.
English Language Rankings
- English ranks high in terms of native language speakers worldwide, with an exact ranking not specified.
- English accounts for a significant percentage of total speakers in the Germanic language branch, with an exact percentage not specified.
Official Language Status
- English is either the official language or one of the official languages in many sovereign states, with a total of over 60 countries.
International Recognition
- The United Nations (UN) recognizes English as a co-official language, along with five other languages.
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