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What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
- From the Jutes, an ancient Germanic people
- From the Frisians, an ancient Germanic people
- From the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
- From the Saxons, an ancient Germanic people
Where does English rank in terms of the most spoken native languages?
Where does English rank in terms of the most spoken native languages?
- First
- Second
- Third (correct)
- Fourth
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?
- 90
- 59 (correct)
- 75
- 40
Where is English a co-official language?
Where is English a co-official language?
Which language has more second-language speakers than native speakers?
Which language has more second-language speakers than native speakers?