The Global Influence of English
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English is a ______ language in the Indo-European language family

West Germanic

English is the ______ most spoken native language in the world

third

English is the primary language of the ______

Anglosphere

English is named after the ______

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

Modern English is genealogically ______

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

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English Language Overview

  • English is a Germanic language in the Indo-European language family.
  • It is the third most spoken native language in the world.
  • English is the primary language of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Ireland.
  • The language is named after the Angles, a Germanic tribe that migrated to England.
  • Modern English is genealogically West Germanic.

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Test your knowledge of the English language and its global influence with this engaging quiz! From its origins in medieval England to its status as the most spoken language in the world, explore fascinating facts and trivia about English. Challenge yourself and see how well you know the language that connects the Anglosphere!

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