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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 'Eng' and 'Lish' meaning land of Angles
- It originates from the ancient Germanic people called Angles (correct)
- It is derived from the Old English word 'Englisc'
- It comes from the Latin word 'Anglicus'
Where did Old English emerge from?
Where did Old English emerge from?
- From Old Norse dialects in Scandinavia
- From the Latin language spoken by the Romans
- A group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons (correct)
- From a mix of Celtic and Germanic languages
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?
- Less than 30%
- At least 70% (correct)
- Around 50%
- Exactly 100%
Which language has more second-language speakers than native speakers?
Which language has more second-language speakers than native speakers?
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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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