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English Language Origins and Significance

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What is the origin of the name 'English'?

It is a combination of 'Engel' and 'land' in Old English

It comes from the Latin word 'Anglicus'

It is derived from the name of the Angles, an ancient Germanic tribe (correct)

It originates from the term 'Englisc', meaning 'pertaining to the Angles'

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

Around 50%

Approximately 90%

Less than 30%

At least 70% (correct)

Where did Old English emerge from?

A mix of Celtic and Latin languages

A group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons (correct)

A branch of Slavic languages

An adaptation of Old Norse

Which language contributed grammar and core vocabulary to Late Old English?

Old Norse Signup and view all the answers

In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?

59 Signup and view all the answers

Which word class is the largest in English?

Nouns Signup and view all the answers

What has Modern English largely abandoned from Indo-European?

Inflectional case system Signup and view all the answers

In what ways is grammatical function indicated for nouns, adjectives, and articles in English?

By word order and prepositions Signup and view all the answers

Which form of speech and writing is described as present-day Standard English?

A form used in public discourse over a range of registers Signup and view all the answers

What has Modern English retained more strongly than any other word class?

'Saxon genitive or English possessive' (-'s) Signup and view all the answers