5 Questions
English, which originated in early medieval England, is a ______ Germanic language in the Indo-European language family.
West
English is named after the ______, one of the ancient Germanic peoples that migrated to the island of Great Britain.
Angles
Modern English is both the most spoken language in the world and the third most spoken ______ language.
native
English is also the most widely learned ______ language and is either the official language or one of the official languages in 59 sovereign states.
second
As of 2005, it was estimated that there were over two billion ______ of English.
speakers
Test your knowledge of the English language's origins, history, and global influence with this informative quiz! From its Germanic roots to its status as a widely spoken language, challenge yourself and learn fascinating facts about English.
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