10 Questions
Which language is the most spoken native language in the world?
Mandarin Chinese
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
59
Which language is the most widely learned second language?
English
Which ancient Germanic people is the English language named after?
Angles
How many speakers of English were estimated in 2005?
Over two billion
What is the origin of the English language?
The English language originated in early medieval England.
How many sovereign states have English as an official language or one of the official languages?
59 sovereign states have English as an official language or one of the official languages.
What is the name given to the speakers of the English language?
The speakers of the English language are called Anglophones.
What is the status of English in India, Ireland, and Canada?
English is an official or joint-official language defined by law in India, Ireland, and Canada.
Is English the most spoken language in the world?
Yes, English is the most spoken language in the world.
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