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The Fascinating World of English

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What is the origin of the name of the English language?

  • It originates from the Celts, the indigenous people of Britain
  • It comes from the Saxons, another ancient Germanic tribe
  • It is derived from the Angles, an ancient Germanic people (correct)
  • It is based on Latin, the language of the Romans

    • Which language has the most native speakers, following Mandarin Chinese and Spanish?

  • Portuguese
  • Bengali
  • Arabic
  • Hindi (correct)

    • How many sovereign states have English as an official language or one of the official languages?

  • 45
  • 59 (correct)
  • 72
  • 34

    • Where is English a co-official language?

    <p>United Nations and European Union</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the status of English in the United States and the United Kingdom?

    <p>Sole or dominant language for historical reasons without being explicitly defined by law</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language family does English belong to?

    <p>Indo-European</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the origin of the name 'English'?

    <p>The Angles, an ancient Germanic people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which language has the most native speakers after English?

    <p>Mandarin Chinese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In how many sovereign states is English either the official language or one of the official languages?

    <p>59</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?

    <p>The United Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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