The English Language

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What language family does English belong to?

  • Sino-Tibetan
  • Romance
  • Slavic
  • Indo-European (correct)

Who are the speakers of English called?

  • Hispanophones
  • Francophones
  • Anglo-Saxons
  • Anglophones (correct)

Which language has the most spoken native speakers?

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Mandarin Chinese (correct)
  • Hindi

How many sovereign states have English as an official language?

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

In how many international and regional organisations is English a co-official language?

<p>The United Nations, the European Union, and many others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the namesake of the English language?

<p>The Angles</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did the speakers of English originate?

<p>Early medieval England</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the position of English in terms of most spoken language in the world?

<p>It is the most spoken language in the world</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

In how many countries is English the sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law?

<p>Some other countries</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the origin of the English language?

<p>The speakers, called Anglophones, originated in early medieval England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of English as a second language?

<p>It 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

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

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

What are some countries where English is either the sole or dominant language for historical reasons?

<p>United States or United Kingdom.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some international and regional organisations where English is a co-official language?

<p>United Nations, the European Union, and many other international and regional organisations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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