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What is the origin of the name of the English language?
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?
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?
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?
Which language influenced Late Old English in terms of grammar and core vocabulary?
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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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