The English Language Quiz
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What is the origin of the name 'English'?

  • It is derived from the name of the ancient Germanic tribe, the Angles (correct)
  • It is a combination of 'Engel' and 'land' in Old English
  • It comes from the Latin word 'Anglicus'
  • It is named after the Anglo-Saxons who spoke it
  • Which language has the most native speakers after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish?

  • Hindi
  • Bengali
  • English (correct)
  • Arabic
  • Where is English not explicitly defined as an official language by law?

  • United Kingdom
  • Ireland
  • United States (correct)
  • India
  • What is the status of English in the United Nations?

    <p>It is a co-official language</p> Signup and view all the answers

    From which language did Late Old English borrow grammar and core vocabulary?

    <p>Old Norse</p> Signup and view all the answers

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