📙 Chapter 4: A Modern, Thriving Society
In which country does Welsh have equal legal status with English?
Correct answer: Wales
A England
B Scotland
✓ Wales
D Northern Ireland
💡 Explanation
Welsh has equal legal status with English in Wales.
Key facts to remember
- English is official language of UK
- Welsh has equal legal status with English in Wales
- Scottish Gaelic spoken in Highlands and Islands
- Scots dialect spoken in Scotland and parts of NI
Why this is the answer
From the official Life in the UK study material — 4.1.3 Languages spoken in the UK:
English is the official language of the UK and is spoken throughout the country. However, there are also other traditional languages. Welsh is spoken in Wales and has equal legal status with English there. Scottish Gaelic is spoken in parts of Scotland, particularly the Highlands and Islands. Irish Gaelic (also called Irish) is spoken by some people in Northern Ireland. Scots is a dialect spoken in Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland.
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