5 Questions
What is the namesake of the English language?
The Angles, one of the ancient Germanic peoples
What is the position of English in terms of most spoken languages?
It is the most spoken language in the world and the third-most spoken native language
How many sovereign states have English as an official language?
59
What are some of the areas where English has become the de facto language?
Diplomacy, science, international trade, tourism, aviation, entertainment, and the internet
Where did Old English emerge from?
A group of West Germanic dialects spoken by the Anglo-Saxons
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