Life in the UK Test Sample Questions

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The Life in the UK test sample questions below covers all 4 question formats you’ll come across when taking your real UK Citizenship test in 2024.

Just like the real test, you will need to answer at least 18 of these Life in the UK test sample questions correctly to pass. Good luck!

1. Which statement below is correct?

The Industrial Revolution brought about changes to the NHS in the 1970s.

The Industrial Revolution was a period of rapid development of industry that took place during the 18th century and 19th century.

Question 1 of 24

2. TRUE or FALSE: Wales united with England during Henry VIII's reign.

True

False

Question 2 of 24

3. What two freedoms do permanent residents and citizens of the United Kingdom enjoy? (Choose 2 answers)

Freedom of speech

Free public transportation

A right to a fair trial

Free groceries when they use reusable bags

Question 3 of 24

4. TRUE or FALSE: You must be at least 18 years old to buy a National Lottery ticket.

True

False

Question 4 of 24

5. TRUE or FALSE: Most residents of the United Kingdom live in towns and cities.

True

False

Question 5 of 24

6. The Tower of London was built by ____.

William the Conqueror

Guy Fawkes

Winston Churchill

Queen Elizabeth I

Question 6 of 24

7. Which TWO fought against Napoleon in two separate wars? (Choose 2 answers)

Richard the Lionheart

King Arthur

The Duke of Wellington

Horatio Nelson

Question 7 of 24

8. What MUST you do if you want to vote in a General Election in the UK?

Pay income tax in the year prior to voting

Ensure your name is on the Electoral Register

Pass the Life in the UK test

Question 8 of 24

9. TRUE or FALSE: Admiral Nelson defeated the German fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

True

False

Question 9 of 24

10. Which TWO income sources must you pay taxes on? (Choose 2 answers)

Small monetary gifts from family members

Shopping vouchers and coupons from family members

Income gained through property, savings and dividends

Self-employment earnings

Question 10 of 24

11. Which statement below is correct?

Volunteering is a great way to help others without receiving payment.

Volunteering is a great way to earn extra money.

Question 11 of 24

12. Which of these are plays by William Shakespeare? (Choose 2 answers)

Midsummer Night's Dream

The Crucible

Hamilton

Romeo and Juliet

Question 12 of 24

13. Which statement below is correct?

The Proms is an eight-week concert series that takes place during the summer.

The Proms is a three-week tennis tournament that takes place in London every July.

Question 13 of 24

14. What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

It granted voting rights to women

It limited the powers granted to the monarch

It established free education

It extended the right to vote to all men

Question 14 of 24

15. Devolved administrators can pass laws on which TWO issues? (Choose 2 answers)

Health

Education

Foreign affairs

Immigration

Question 15 of 24

16. Which statement below is correct?

The Black Death killed a third of the UK’s population in 1348.

The White Death killed a third of the UK’s population in 1348.

Question 16 of 24

17. What is the most popular sport in the UK?

Basketball

Baseball

Football

Cricket

Question 17 of 24

18. Which statement below is correct?

Bonnie Prince Charlie was crowned King Charles II of England in 1660.

King Charles II of England was restored as king in 1660 following a long exile.

Question 18 of 24

19. A by-election for a Parliamentary seat is usually held ___.

Whenever a member of Parliament passes away or resigns

At the halfway point of each Parliamentary term

Whenever the Prime Minster sees fit

Once every 3 years

Question 19 of 24

20. Which of these are funded by National Insurance Contributions? (Choose 2 answers)

The NHS

BBC television programs

State pension

Highway maintenance

Question 20 of 24

21. Which statement below is correct?

Laws in the United Kingdom ensure that people are not treated unfairly in life and professional settings.

Employers in the United Kingdom are free to discriminate against groups of people.

Question 21 of 24

22. Which statement below is correct?

A rowing race between Oxford and Cambridge universities takes place every year on the River Thames.

A sailing race between Oxford and Cambridge universities takes place every year on the River Thames.

Question 22 of 24

23. Which of these are Christian groups? (Choose 2 answers)

Baptists

Buddhists

Roman Catholics

Jains

Question 23 of 24

24. The County Court handles which TWO types of cases? (Choose 2 answers)

Murder

Minor criminal offences

Divorce

Breach of contract

Question 24 of 24

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