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In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
- 52
- 68
- 45
- 59 (correct)
Which language is the most widely learned second language in the world?
Which language is the most widely learned second language in the world?
- English (correct)
- French
- Mandarin Chinese
- Spanish
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
- 70% (correct)
- 80%
- 65%
- 50%
Which international organization is English a co-official language of?
Which international organization is English a co-official language of?
What is the estimated number of English speakers worldwide as of 2005?
What is the estimated number of English speakers worldwide as of 2005?
From which group of West Germanic dialects did Old English emerge?
From which group of West Germanic dialects did Old English emerge?
Which group of languages are the closest living relatives of English?
Which group of languages are the closest living relatives of English?
What percentage of Modern English vocabulary is borrowed from French dialects?
What percentage of Modern English vocabulary is borrowed from French dialects?
Which language group does English belong to within the Indo-European language family?
Which language group does English belong to within the Indo-European language family?
What is the term used to refer to the grouping of English, Frisian, and Low German as the North Sea Germanic languages?
What is the term used to refer to the grouping of English, Frisian, and Low German as the North Sea Germanic languages?
What is the theory called that argues English can be considered a mixed language or a creole?
What is the theory called that argues English can be considered a mixed language or a creole?
Which language is mentioned as being mutually intelligible with English in the text?
Which language is mentioned as being mutually intelligible with English in the text?
