Test Your Knowledge of English Language History and Development
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What language family does English belong to?

  • Slavic language family
  • Nordic language family
  • Indo-European language family (correct)
  • Romance language family

Who are the speakers of English called?

  • Anglicans
  • Anglo-Saxons
  • Anglophones (correct)
  • Anglo-Germanics

In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?

  • 49
  • 39
  • 69
  • 59 (correct)

Which language has the most spoken native speakers?

<p>Mandarin Chinese (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is English a co-official language?

<p>United Nations and European Union (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What language family does English belong to?

<p>Indo-European (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who are the speakers of English called?

<p>Anglophones (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which language has the most spoken native speakers in the world?

<p>Mandarin Chinese (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?

<p>59 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which international organization lists English as a co-official language?

<p>United Nations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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English Language Family

English belongs to the Indo-European language family.

English Speakers

People who speak English are called Anglophones.

English Official Language

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

Most Spoken Native Language

Mandarin Chinese has the most native speakers.

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English Co-official Language

English is a co-official language in the UN and EU.

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English as Official

English is an official language in 59 countries.

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UN Co-official Language

The UN has English as a co-official language.

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EU Co-official Language

The EU also uses English as a co-official language.

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Anglophones

People who speak English.

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Mandarin Speakers

Mandarin is spoken by the most native speakers worldwide.

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