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What is the origin of the name of the English language?

  • The Celts, an ancient European tribe
  • The Saxons, a West Germanic tribe
  • The Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples (correct)
  • The Norse, a North Germanic people

In terms of total speakers, which language has the largest number of speakers in the world?

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hindi
  • Mandarin Chinese (correct)

Which organization recognizes English as a co-official language?

  • The Organization of American States
  • The European Union
  • The United Nations (correct)
  • The African Union

Which language influenced Late Old English in terms of grammar and core vocabulary?

<p>Old Norse (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?

<p>59 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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