5 Questions
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
It is derived from the name of the ancient Germanic tribe, the Angles
Which language has the most native speakers after Mandarin Chinese and Spanish?
English
Where is English not explicitly defined as an official language by law?
United States
What is the status of English in the United Nations?
It is a co-official language
From which language did Late Old English borrow grammar and core vocabulary?
Old Norse
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