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Difficulty: EasyThe National Language (English)

Australia is a country where people from many different backgrounds speak many different languages. Which language is the national language of Australia?

  1. EnglishAnswer
  2. B
    The language of the largest migrant group
  3. C
    There is no national language because of multiculturalism

Answer

English is the national language of Australia.
English is the national language of Australia. It is an important unifying element of Australian society and is the language used in government, law, and education.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the status of languages in Australia according to the official citizenship criteria.
Australia is home to many languages, but only one is designated as the national language.
The citizenship test requires knowledge of the unifying symbols and elements of the nation.
2
Select the specific language that acts as the unifying national language.
English is identified as the national language.
English is used in government, law, and daily public life across all states and territories.

Key Concept

English is the national language and a unifying element of Australian society.

Hints

1
Think about the language used in Australian laws, government, and schools.
2
While Australians speak hundreds of languages at home, only one is considered the 'national' language that unifies the country.

Practice More

Review how the national language helps in the process of becoming an Australian citizen.
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