Speaking
Meaning of Words
Australian Culture
Australian Slang
Social Norms and Values
100

Correctly identity the vowel sound in the following word and its correct pronunciation: loiter

oi

100

What is the suffix which means "able to be"?

able

100

What is the name of the popular sport that is only played in Australia?

Australian Rules Football or AFL

100

What is common Australian slang for afternoon? 

arvo

100

What Australian values makes sure that everyone has the same opportunities regardless of their gender, religion, ethnic group, age, or sexual orientation.

Equality of opportunity for all

200

Correctly "break and blend" the word: regeneration

re - gen - er - a - tion

from 

re - gen - er - ate

200

What is the meaning of the verb persistent?

Not giving up, even when things become difficult.

200

What significant global event brought a significant number of migrants to Australia?

World War Two

200

What is Australian slang for biscuit?

bikkie

200

What Australian value means that everyone must follow the law?

Respect for the Rule of Law

300

What letter combinations make the same sound in the following two words: unpronounceable and disempowerment.  What is the sound?

ou and ow

300

What two suffixes mean full of? 

ful and ous

300

What is the name of a famous Australian author and stand up comedian and from what country does he come?

Anh Do, Vietnam

300

What is common Australian slang used to farewell someone?

See ya later

300

What Australian value ensures that everyone can practice their religion?

Freedom of religion

400

What four letter combinations make the "ew" sound?

ew, ui, u, oo, ue

400

What is a synonym for the noun integral?

essential or necessary

400

What two significant events occur on ANZAC day?

The Dawn Service and Parade

400

What is a "mozzie"?

Mosquito
400

What Australian value ensures that people from different nations and cultures are able to live together in a cohesive society?

Respect for diversity.

500

Excluding "or", what are four of the five letter combinations are used to make the "or" sound?

au, ore, augh, ough, al

500
What types of words are obscenities?

Rude words.

500

What aspect of Australian culture means a society which treats everybody equally?

Egalitarian

500

What does an "ankle biter" refer to?

A small child.

500

What two values ensure that Australians can protest against the government, as long as they don't hurt anybody or cause destruction to property?

Freedom of Speech and Freedom of Assembly

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