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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?
- Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples (correct)
- Vikings, who settled in England
- Romans, who invaded England
- Saxons, another Germanic tribe
Where does English rank in terms of the most spoken native languages?
Where does English rank in terms of the most spoken native languages?
- Fourth-most spoken native language
- Second-most spoken native language
- Fifth-most spoken native language
- Third-most spoken native language (correct)
How many sovereign states have English as their official language or one of the official languages?
How many sovereign states have English as their official language or one of the official languages?
- 59 sovereign states (correct)
- 40 sovereign states
- 30 sovereign states
- 75 sovereign states
In how many sovereign states is English the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law?
In how many sovereign states is English the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law?
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Where is English a co-official language?
Where is English a co-official language?
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