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Questions and Answers
What language family does English belong to?
What language family does English belong to?
- Niger-Congo
- Indo-European (correct)
- Afro-Asiatic
- Sino-Tibetan
Which language has the most native speakers?
Which language has the most native speakers?
- English
- Spanish
- Hindi
- Mandarin Chinese (correct)
Who are the speakers of English called?
Who are the speakers of English called?
- Hispanophones
- Anglophones (correct)
- Lusophones
- Francophones
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
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Which international organization has English as a co-official language?
Which international organization has English as a co-official language?
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Study Notes
Language Classification
- English belongs to the West Germanic language family.
Language Demographics
- Mandarin Chinese has the most native speakers.
English Speakers
- The speakers of English are called Anglophones.
Official Language Status
- English is an official language in 67 sovereign states.
International Organizations
- The International Olympic Committee has English as a co-official language.
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