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What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
- It comes from the Latin word 'Anglicus'
- It is derived from the ancient Germanic people, the Angles (correct)
- It originates from the word 'Englaland' used by the Anglo-Saxons
- It is derived from the word 'Englisc' used by early medieval English speakers
Where is English the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law?
Where is English the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law?
- Canada
- United States (correct)
- Ireland
- India
Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
- European Union
- International Monetary Fund
- United Nations (correct)
- World Health Organization
Where does English rank in terms of the most spoken native languages in the world?
Where does English rank in terms of the most spoken native languages in the world?
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How many sovereign states have English as the official language or one of the official languages?
How many sovereign states have English as the official language or one of the official languages?
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