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What language family does English belong to?
What language family does English belong to?
Where did the Anglophones, speakers of English, originate?
Where did the Anglophones, speakers of English, originate?
Which language has more second-language speakers than native speakers?
Which language has more second-language speakers than native speakers?
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?
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Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
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What is the most widely learned second language in the world?
What is the most widely learned second language in the world?
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Which language is the most spoken in the world?
Which language is the most spoken in the world?
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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?
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Which ancient Germanic people is the namesake of the English language?
Which ancient Germanic people is the namesake of the English language?
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Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
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Study Notes
Language Families and Origins
- English belongs to the West Germanic language family
Origins of Anglophones
- Anglophones, speakers of English, originated from the Anglo-Saxons
Language Statistics
- English has more non-native speakers than native speakers
- English is the most widely learned second language in the world
International Recognition
- English is an official language or one of the official languages in over 60 sovereign states
- The International Olympic Committee considers English as a co-official language
Language Rankings
- English is not the most spoken language in the world (ranking not specified)
Ancient Roots
- The English language is named after the Angles, an ancient Germanic people
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Description
Test your knowledge of the global language with this English language quiz. From its origins in medieval England to its status as the most spoken language in the world, this quiz covers a range of topics related to English, including vocabulary, grammar, and history. See how much you know about this influential language!
