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What is the most widely learned second language in the world?
What is the most widely learned second language in the world?
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?
Which language is the most spoken language in the world?
Which language is the most spoken language in the world?
What is the de facto language of diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, and the internet?
What is the de facto language of diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, and the internet?
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Which language accounts for at least 70% of total speakers of the Germanic language branch?
Which language accounts for at least 70% of total speakers of the Germanic language branch?
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From which group of West Germanic dialects did Old English emerge?
From which group of West Germanic dialects did Old English emerge?
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Which language group does English belong to?
Which language group does English belong to?
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From which language group did Middle English borrow extensively?
From which language group did Middle English borrow extensively?
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What is the closest living relative of English?
What is the closest living relative of English?
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Which language is not mutually intelligible with English?
Which language is not mutually intelligible with English?
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Which theory argues that English can be considered a mixed language or a creole?
Which theory argues that English can be considered a mixed language or a creole?
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Which language group is English genealogically classified under?
Which language group is English genealogically classified under?
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Which language is most closely related to English?
Which language is most closely related to English?
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'Old English originated from a Germanic tribal and linguistic continuum along the Frisian North Sea coast'—True or False?
'Old English originated from a Germanic tribal and linguistic continuum along the Frisian North Sea coast'—True or False?
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What was the influence of invasions on the development of English?
What was the influence of invasions on the development of English?
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What did Middle English evolve into?
What did Middle English evolve into?
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