World Languages

Which continent has the most languages spoken?

• Europe

• Australia

• Asia

• North America

What is a benefit of bilingualism?

• Limited cultural contacts

• Reduced thinking skills

• Easier learning of additional languages

• Less job opportunities

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which language is considered the most widely spoken native language in the world?

• English

• Mandarin Chinese

• Spanish

• Hindi

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the official language of Brazil?

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• French

• English

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which language family does English belong to?

• Romance

• Slavic

• Germanic

• Celtic

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

What is the term for a word that has the same or similar meaning as another word?

• Antonym

• Synonym

• Homonym

• Acronym

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Which of the following is a benefit of learning a second language?

• Improved memory

• Decreased cognitive ability

• Limited job opportunities

• Reduced cultural understanding

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the primary language spoken in Egypt?

• Arabic

• French

• English

• Spanish

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which language is known for having the most extensive vocabulary?

• French

• German

• English

• Italian

Tags

CCSS.L.6.1E

CCSS.L.5.4B

What is the term for a language that is no longer spoken by any community?

• Endangered language

• Extinct language

• Revived language

• Ancient language

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4