10 Questions
What is the namesake of the English language?
The Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples
Which language has the most spoken native speakers in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
59
From which group of dialects did Old English emerge?
West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons
Which language branch does English belong to and what percentage of total speakers does it account for?
Germanic language branch; at least 70%
What are the key English language arts concepts that a 12th grader needs to know?
Reading, writing, and communication
Why are English language arts skills considered essential for students?
They are essential to the study of all other subjects
What are the main components of a typical 12th grade English Literature course of study?
Literature, composition, grammar, and vocabulary
What does the 12th grade English IV curriculum at Time4Learning focus on?
The study of British Literature
What is the focus of reading instruction at the high school level?
Vocabulary and comprehension
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