ESL G7 Lesson 1.2

What is the capital city of Papua New Guinea?

• Port Moresby
• Melbourne

When did Papua New Guinea become independent from Australia?

• 1975

• 1795

How many languages are spoken in Papua New Guinea?

• about 800
• about 8000

Why are there so many different languages in Papua New Guinea?

• Because many communities are isolated and have little contact with each other or the outside world.
• because they are composed of thousands of islands

What are the three official languages of Papua New Guinea?

• Tok Pisin, English, and Hiri Motu
• English, French, Mandarin

What is Tok Pisin, and what do the words 'tok' and 'pisin' mean?

• Tok Pisin is an English-based creole; 'tok' means talk or speech, and 'pisin' means pidgin.
• Tok Pisin is a Thai-based creole; 'tok' means vehicle, and 'pisin' means language.

Which language is sometimes used in the first three years of primary school in Papua New Guinea?

• Tok Pisin
• French