English Language Quiz
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Which language family does English belong to?

  • Afro-Asiatic
  • Sino-Tibetan
  • Indo-European (correct)
  • Niger-Congo
  • What is the origin of the name 'English'?

  • The Saxons, a West Germanic tribe
  • The Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
  • The Frisians, a Germanic ethnic group
  • The Jutes, a Germanic tribe
  • Where does English rank in terms of the most spoken native languages?

  • Fourth
  • First
  • Second
  • Third (correct)
  • In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?

    <p>59</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?

    <p>United Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Language Family and Origins

    • English belongs to the West Germanic language family.
    • The name 'English' originates from the Angles, a Germanic tribe that inhabited England.

    Global Relevance

    • English is the third most spoken native language, with an estimated 379 million native speakers.
    • English is an official language or one of the official languages in 67 sovereign states.

    International Significance

    • English is a co-official language of the United Nations (UN).

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    Test your knowledge of the English language with this quiz! From grammar to vocabulary and pronunciation, challenge yourself with questions about one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.

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