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What is the origin of the name of the English language?
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?
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?
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?
Where is English a co-official language?
What is the status of English in the United States and the United Kingdom?
What is the status of English in the United States and the United Kingdom?
Which language family does English belong to?
Which language family does English belong to?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
Which language has the most native speakers after English?
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?
Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
Which international organization considers English as a co-official language?
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