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Which language family does English belong to?
Which language family does English belong to?
- Celtic
- Slavic
- Germanic (correct)
- Romance
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
- It is derived from the Latin word 'angulus'
- It is derived from the French word 'anglais' (correct)
- It is derived from the German word 'engel'
- It is derived from the Old Norse word 'engill'
Which language is most closely related to Modern English?
Which language is most closely related to Modern English?
- Scots
- Latin
- Frisian (correct)
- Old Norse
What percentage of English words are borrowed from French?
What percentage of English words are borrowed from French?
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What are speakers of English called?
What are speakers of English called?
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