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What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
- It is named after the Saxons who migrated to England
- It is derived from the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
- It comes from the Latin word 'Anglicus'
- It originated from the Norse language
Where did Modern English originate?
Where did Modern English originate?
- Early medieval England (correct)
- Byzantine Empire
- Scandinavia
- Ancient Rome
What is the status of English in terms of native speakers worldwide?
What is the status of English in terms of native speakers worldwide?
- It is the most spoken native language
- It is the second-most spoken native language
- It is the third-most spoken native language (correct)
- It is the least spoken native language
How many sovereign states have English as an official language or one of the official languages?
How many sovereign states have English as an official language or one of the official languages?
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What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
What percentage of total speakers does English account for in the Germanic language branch?
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