5 Questions
What is the origin of the name of the English language?
The Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples
In terms of total speakers, which language has the largest number of speakers in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
Which organization recognizes English as a co-official language?
The United Nations
Which language influenced Late Old English in terms of grammar and core vocabulary?
Old Norse
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
59
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