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What is the origin of the name 'English'?
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?
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?
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?
Which language contributed grammar and core vocabulary to Late Old English?
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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 word class is the largest in English?
Which word class is the largest in English?
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What has Modern English largely abandoned from Indo-European?
What has Modern English largely abandoned from Indo-European?
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In what ways is grammatical function indicated for nouns, adjectives, and articles in English?
In what ways is grammatical function indicated for nouns, adjectives, and articles in English?
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Which form of speech and writing is described as present-day Standard English?
Which form of speech and writing is described as present-day Standard English?
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What has Modern English retained more strongly than any other word class?
What has Modern English retained more strongly than any other word class?
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