English Language Origins and Significance

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What is the origin of the name 'English'?

It is derived from Latin

It originates from Old Norse

It comes from the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)

It is a combination of Celtic and Germanic languages

Which language has the most native speakers after English?

Hindi

Arabic

Mandarin Chinese (correct)

Spanish

Where is English not explicitly defined by law as an official language?

Canada

United States (correct)

Ireland

India

What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?

At least 70% Signup and view all the answers

Which organization does not have English as a co-official language?

World Health Organization Signup and view all the answers

What should 9th graders typically cover in their English language arts curriculum?

Book reports to build reading comprehension and composition skills Signup and view all the answers

What is a focus of 9th grade English language arts curriculum?

Developing listening and speaking skills Signup and view all the answers

What is expected as students continue the process of learning grammar, vocabulary, and composition?

Strengthening oral language skills Signup and view all the answers

What type of literary works should 9th graders typically study?

A variety of literary works from different cultures around the world Signup and view all the answers

What writing skills do 9th graders usually expand on in their English language arts curriculum?

Writing skills built in previous years Signup and view all the answers

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What is the origin of the name 'English'?

Which language has the most native speakers after English?

Where is English not explicitly defined by law as an official language?

What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?

Which organization does not have English as a co-official language?

What should 9th graders typically cover in their English language arts curriculum?

What is a focus of 9th grade English language arts curriculum?

What is expected as students continue the process of learning grammar, vocabulary, and composition?

What type of literary works should 9th graders typically study?

What writing skills do 9th graders usually expand on in their English language arts curriculum?

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