What you know about the English language?

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Test Your Knowledge of the English Language

Are you ready to challenge your understanding of the English language? This quiz will take you through a variety of questions that cover facts and trivia about English, from its history to its usage today.

Join the fun and see how you stack up against others with questions like:

  • How many people speak English?
  • What is the oldest word still in use?
  • How many words do native speakers know?
12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by ReadingWord42
Name:
Name:
How many people speak English?
500 million
950 milion
1 billion
2 billion
The English language is an official language of how many countries?
32
45
52
67
What is the largest English speaking country?
Canada
USA
Australia
New Zealand
What is the most common adjective used in English?
Fine
Good
Bad
Tired
What is the most common noun used in English?
Work
Weather
Time
Money
What is the oldest word in English still in use?
Town
Sun
Pan
Chair
When was the first English dictionary written?
1650
1755
1890
1855
How many words are there in English?
Around 765,000
Around 880,000
Around 1,022,000
Around 1,556,000
How many words do native speakers know?
6,000-8,000
10,000-15,000
20,000-40,000
50,000-60,000
How many words do English speakers use everyday?
3,000
5,000
7,000
10,000
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