History and Evolution of the English Language Quiz

The English language originated from the early medieval England and the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples.

Modern English is the most spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. It is also the most widely learned second language in the world.

English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.

<p>English is a co-official language of the United Nations, the European Union, and many other international and regional organizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In some countries, such as the United States and United Kingdom, English is the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The speakers, called Anglophones, originated in early medieval England. The namesake of the language is the Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Modern English is both the most spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language, after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. It is also the most widely learned second language in the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>English is a co-official language of the United Nations, the European Union, and many other international and regional organisations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>In some other countries, it is the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law (such as in the United States or United Kingdom).</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Angles are one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain and are the namesake of the English language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>English is the most widely learned second language in the world, with more second-language speakers than native speakers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Some examples include the United States and United Kingdom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>English is a co-official language of many other international and regional organisations.</p> Signup and view all the answers