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What is the origin of the name 'English'?
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?
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?
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?
What is the status of English in the United Nations?
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From which language did Late Old English borrow grammar and core vocabulary?
From which language did Late Old English borrow grammar and core vocabulary?
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