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English Language Quiz
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English Language Quiz

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Questions and Answers

How many sovereign states have English as an official language or one of the official languages?

59

Which ancient Germanic people is the English language named after?

Angles

What are the two most spoken native languages in the world?

Mandarin Chinese and Spanish

What is the de facto language of diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment, and the internet?

<p>English</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total speakers of the Germanic language branch does English account for?

<p>at least 70%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Language Facts

  • There are over 60 sovereign states that have English as an official language or one of the official languages.

Origins of English

  • The English language is named after the Angles, an ancient Germanic people.

Global Language Statistics

  • Mandarin Chinese and Spanish are the two most spoken native languages in the world.

Role of English

  • English is the de facto language of diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment, and the internet.

Germanic Language Branch

  • English accounts for around 70% of total speakers of the Germanic language branch.

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Test your knowledge of the English language with this quiz! From grammar rules to vocabulary and famous literary works, challenge yourself with questions about one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.

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