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What is the position of English among the most spoken languages in the world?
What is the position of English among the most spoken languages in the world?
- Third most spoken native language and second most spoken overall
- Second most spoken native language and fourth most spoken overall
- Fourth most spoken native language and first most spoken overall
- First most spoken native language and third most spoken overall (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?
- 67
- 42
- 59 (correct)
- 51
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
- At least 70% (correct)
- Less than 40%
- Around 50%
- Exactly 80%
From which group of dialects did Old English emerge?
From which group of dialects did Old English emerge?
Which international organization is English a co-official language of?
Which international organization is English a co-official language of?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
In which two countries is English not explicitly defined as an official language by law?
In which two countries is English not explicitly defined as an official language by law?
Which language contributed grammar and core vocabulary to Late Old English?
Which language contributed grammar and core vocabulary to Late Old English?
Where does English rank among the most spoken languages in the world?
Where does English rank among the most spoken languages in the world?
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?
