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What language family does English belong to?
What language family does English belong to?
Indo-European
Which ancient Germanic people is the namesake of the English language?
Which ancient Germanic people is the namesake of the English language?
Angles
What is the rank of English in terms of the most spoken native languages?
What is the rank of English in terms of the most spoken native languages?
Third-most spoken native language
How many sovereign states have English as an official language or one of the official languages?
How many sovereign states have English as an official language or one of the official languages?
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Name one international organization where English is a co-official language.
Name one international organization where English is a co-official language.
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Study Notes
Language Family and Origin
- English belongs to the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family.
- The Angles, an ancient Germanic people, are the namesake of the English language.
Global Prevalence
- English ranks third among the most spoken native languages worldwide, following Mandarin Chinese and Spanish.
Official Status
- English is recognized as an official language or one of the official languages in 58 sovereign states.
International Use
- The United Nations is an example of an international organization where English is a co-official language.
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Description
Test your knowledge of the English language with this engaging quiz! From grammar and vocabulary to famous literary works and influential authors, challenge yourself with questions that cover various aspects of the English language. Whether you're a native speaker or a language enthusiast, put your English language skills to the test and see how well you fare in this quiz.
