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Which is the second largest English-speaking country in the world?

India

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When is English language day celebrated?

On the 23rd of April. It was chosen because it is Shakespeare's birthday and death day.

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The English alphabet had 29 letters in the past. True or False?

True. Some letters like 'ash' (æ) and 'ethel' œ eventually disappeared.

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How many words do you need to know to become a proficient English speaker?

About 4000 words.

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What is the only letter in English that is never silent?

The letter 'v'.

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What is the shortest, oldest, and most commonly used word in English?

I. Medieval manuscripts reveal that some of the oldest words in English are “I,” “we,” “two,” and “three.”

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The official language of the USA is English. True or False.

False

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What is the least commonly used letter in English?

The letter 'q'.

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What is the most common adjective in English?

Good

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There are only 2 modern English words that end in -gry. What are they?

Angry and hungry

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Some English words exist only in plural form. Can you name any?

Glasses (spectacles) - Binoculars - Scissors - Jeans - Pants - Pajamas

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How many words are there in the English language?

Somewhere between 1 and 2 million.

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