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What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
- It is a combination of 'Engel' and 'land' meaning 'land of the Angles'
- It comes from the Latin word 'Anglicus'
- It is derived from the name of the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
- It originated from the term 'Englisc' in Old English
Where is English NOT an official language?
Where is English NOT an official language?
- India
- Canada
- United States (correct)
- Ireland
Which language has more native speakers than English?
Which language has more native speakers than English?
- Arabic
- Hindi
- Mandarin Chinese (correct)
- Spanish
Where is English a co-official language?
Where is English a co-official language?
Which is the most widely learned second language in the world?
Which is the most widely learned second language in the world?