14 Questions
What is the most widely learned second language in the world?
English
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
Which language is the most spoken in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
70%
Which language has become the de facto language of diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment, and the internet?
English
Where did the namesake of the English language, the Angles, originate?
Great Britain
What language does English belong to?
Indo-European languages
Which language provides about 28% of Modern English vocabulary?
Latin
What influenced the development of English in the British Isles?
Norman French
Which language is the closest living relative of English?
Frisian
In what geographical area did Old English originate?
British Isles
Which theory suggests that English can be considered a mixed language or a creole?
The Middle English creole hypothesis
In terms of mutual intelligibility, how does English compare to continental Germanic languages?
Not mutually intelligible with any continental Germanic language.
Which group of languages does English belong to?
Anglo-Frisian languages
Test your knowledge about the origins and significance of the English language, including its early medieval roots in England and its current status as the most widely spoken second language. This quiz covers the historical background and global impact of English.
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