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Which language family does English belong to?
Which language family does English belong to?
- Germanic (correct)
- Celtic
- Slavic
- Romance
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
What is the origin of the name 'English'?
- From the ancient Celts
- From the ancient Angles (correct)
- From the ancient Romans
- From the ancient Greeks
Which language is most closely related to Modern English?
Which language is most closely related to Modern English?
- Old Norse
- Scots (correct)
- French
- Latin
What percentage of English words are borrowed from French?
What percentage of English words are borrowed from French?
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From which language did English borrow some grammar and core vocabulary?
From which language did English borrow some grammar and core vocabulary?
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