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How much do you know about the global dominance of the English language?

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How much do you know about the global dominance of the English language?

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What are some industries that use English as their common language?

International travel, science, industry, and technology.

Which country played a leading role in spreading the English language in the 20th century?

The USA.

Has the English language borrowed words from other languages?

Yes.

How many words did the English language have in the year 1000?

40,000 words. Signup and view all the answers

Is English dominant in media, film, music, and technology?

Yes. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major factor in the spread of English?

The development of the World Wide Web in the U.S. Signup and view all the answers

Why has access to English become a prerequisite for competing in the international marketplace?

People have become more mobile physically and electronically, increasing the need for a global language. Signup and view all the answers

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English is now the common language for international travel, science, industry, and technology.
The USA played a leading role in the 20th century in spreading English through media and industry.
English has borrowed words from many other languages.
The English language has grown from 40,000 words in the year 1000 to over 500,000 words today.
English is dominant in media, film, music, and technology.
The development of the World Wide Web in the U.S. was a major factor in the spread of English.
Access to English has become a prerequisite for competing in the international marketplace.
The international academic and business communities appreciate the need for a global language.
People have become more mobile physically and electronically, increasing the need for a global language.
English is constantly changing with new words and expressions.

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Test your knowledge of the English language and its global impact with this informative quiz! From its growth in vocabulary to its domination in media and technology, this quiz explores the many facets of English as a global language. Challenge yourself with questions on the history of English, its borrowing of words from other languages, and its role in international travel, industry, and academia. Put your skills to the test and discover how much you really know about the world's most widely spoken language!