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Which branch of the West Germanic languages includes English and Frisian?
Which branch of the West Germanic languages includes English and Frisian?
- Ingvaeonic (correct)
- Jutish
- Irminonic
- Istvaeonic
Which West Germanic language is the most-spoken worldwide with over 1 billion speakers?
Which West Germanic language is the most-spoken worldwide with over 1 billion speakers?
- Frisian
- Dutch
- German
- English (correct)
Which of the following is not a prevalent West Germanic language within Europe?
Which of the following is not a prevalent West Germanic language within Europe?
- Dutch
- Frisian (correct)
- German
- English
Which group are the Germanic languages traditionally divided into?
Which group are the Germanic languages traditionally divided into?
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Which sub-branch of the West Germanic languages is difficult to classify due to sparse evidence?
Which sub-branch of the West Germanic languages is difficult to classify due to sparse evidence?
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Study Notes
West Germanic Languages
- Anglo-Frisian branch includes English and Frisian.
West Germanic Language Speakers
- English is the most-spoken West Germanic language worldwide, with over 1 billion speakers.
Prevalent West Germanic Languages in Europe
- Yiddish is not a prevalent West Germanic language within Europe.
Classification of Germanic Languages
- Germanic languages are traditionally divided into North, East, and West groups.
Classification Challenges
- The Istvaeonic sub-branch of West Germanic languages is difficult to classify due to sparse evidence.
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Test your knowledge of the West Germanic languages, including English, Dutch, and German, and their historical development within the Germanic language family.
