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What is the genealogical classification of Modern English?
What is the genealogical classification of Modern English?
- East Germanic
- Romance
- West Germanic (correct)
- North Germanic
Which ancient Germanic people is the English language named after?
Which ancient Germanic people is the English language named after?
- Jutes
- Saxons
- Angles (correct)
- Vikings
From which language has English borrowed approximately 28% of its words?
From which language has English borrowed approximately 28% of its words?
- Spanish
- Italian
- Greek
- French (correct)
What term is used to refer to speakers of English?
What term is used to refer to speakers of English?
What is the earliest known form of English?
What is the earliest known form of English?