The Evolution and Impact of the English Language

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What is the third most spoken native language in the world?

English

Which language is the most spoken in the world?

Mandarin Chinese

How many sovereign states have English as an official language?

59

Which language has more people who have learned it as a second language than native speakers?

English

How many speakers of English were estimated in 2005?

Two billion

Which form of the verb do we use with the third person singular in present simple?

Verb with -s ending

Which auxiliary verbs do we use to make questions in present simple?

Do and does

Which question words do we use with do and does in present simple questions?

Why, when, how

Which adverbs of frequency do we often use with present simple?

Sometimes, always, never

Which auxiliary verbs do we use to make negatives in present simple?

Do and does

Which preposition is used to refer to a direction?

to

Which preposition is used to refer to an object higher than a point?

above

Which preposition is used to refer to a location?

in

Which preposition is used to refer to an object close to a point?

next to

Which preposition is used to refer to extended time?

for

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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