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What language family does English belong to?
What language family does English belong to?
- Romance language family
- Slavic language family
- Indo-European language family (correct)
- Nordic language family
Where did the Anglophones, speakers of English, originate?
Where did the Anglophones, speakers of English, originate?
- Italy
- England (correct)
- Germany
- France
Which language has the most native speakers?
Which language has the most native speakers?
- English
- Hindi
- Spanish
- Mandarin Chinese (correct)
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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Which international organization is English a co-official language of?
Which international organization is English a co-official language of?
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Study Notes
English Language Family
- English belongs to the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
Origin of Anglophones
- Anglophones, or speakers of English, originated from the British Isles.
Language with Most Native Speakers
- Mandarin Chinese has the most native speakers worldwide.
English as an Official Language
- English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 58 sovereign states.
International Organization with English as Co-official Language
- English is a co-official language of the United Nations (UN).
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