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What language family does English belong to?
What language family does English belong to?
- Romance language family
- Niger-Congo language family
- Sino-Tibetan language family
- Indo-European language family (correct)
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?
- 37
- 59 (correct)
- 64
- 45
Which international organization recognizes English as a co-official language?
Which international organization recognizes English as a co-official language?
- Association of Southeast Asian Nations
- Organization of American States
- African Union
- United Nations (correct)
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
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Which language has the most native speakers worldwide?
Which language has the most native speakers worldwide?
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Study Notes
English Language Facts
- English belongs to the West Germanic language family.
- English is either the official language or one of the official languages in 67 sovereign states.
- The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) recognizes English as a co-official language.
- The name 'English' originates from the name of the Angles, a Germanic tribe that settled in England.
- Mandarin Chinese is the language with the most native speakers worldwide, not English.
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