Life in the UK Sample Test 2023

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The Life in the UK sample test below features 24 practice questions and answers similar to the ones you will face in your real test. All questions were taken from the official revision book for the 2023 Life in the UK test.

Like all of our mock tests, there’s no time limit, so please take your time and go through each question carefully. The pass mark is 18 out of 24. Good luck!

1. TRUE or FALSE: Life peers at the House of Lords are appointed by the Monarch.

True

False

Question 1 of 24

2. TRUE or FALSE: A TV license is required in any household that receives television signals via TV, a digital box, a computer, or a mobile phone.

True

False

Question 2 of 24

3. What changes were made to UK voting rights in 1969?

Voting age was reduced to 18 for male voters only

Voting age was increased from 16 to 17

Voting age was increased to 21 for all eligible voters

Voting age was reduced to 18 for all eligible voters

Question 3 of 24

4. TRUE or FALSE: The 1st of April is known as April fool’s day and people normally play jokes on each other.

True

False

Question 4 of 24

5. Which of these are British Overseas Territories? (Choose 2 answers)

St Helena

Catalonia

Falkland Islands

Barbados

Question 5 of 24

6. Which earnings are exempt from Income Tax?

All income earned through online sales

Any income that originates from outside the United Kingdom

All income earned through self-employment

Any income derived from Individual Savings Accounts

Question 6 of 24

7. What popular festival is normally celebrated on the 31st October every year?

Christmas

St Patrick's Day

Halloween

Easter

Question 7 of 24

8. Which of the following chambers constitute the UK Parliament? (Choose 2 answers)

House of Commons

House of Westminster

House of Representatives

House of Lords

Question 8 of 24

9. Which electoral procedure is used to elect Members of Parliament in the UK?

Single-seat vote

Proportional representation

First past the post

Constituency vote

Question 9 of 24

10. What is the main role of the shadow cabinet?

To ensure that elections are conducted in a fair and transparent manner

To appoint the Speaker at the House of Commons

To oppose government policy and put forward alternative solutions

To appoint the Speaker at the House of Lords

Question 10 of 24

11. To drive a car or ride a motor cycle in the UK, you must be at least __ years old.

Question 11 of 24

12. Which of the following traditions are normally held in November every year? (Choose 2 answers)

Bonfire Night

Mother’s Day

Christmas

Remembrance Day

Question 12 of 24

13. In which year did the United Kingdom become a member of NATO?

1975

1949

1981

1984

Question 13 of 24

14. What event is being commemorated on Remembrance Day?

The coronation of the British monarch

The creation of the Commonwealth Nations

The loss of life and sacrifices made by members of the armed forces during World War I

English resistance to the Norman invasion

Question 14 of 24

15. Elections for the European Parliament are usually held every ___ years.

Question 15 of 24

16. TRUE or FALSE. Isaac Newton was a famous poet from the 18th century.

True

False

Question 16 of 24

17. Which of the following celebrations is not a bank holiday?

Easter Monday

Remembrance Day

Christmas Day

Boxing Day

Question 17 of 24

18. Which types of legal disputes can be settled by a county court? (Choose 2 answers)

Divorce proceedings

Breach of contract proceedings

Criminal offences

Small claims

Question 18 of 24

19. Which statement below is correct?

If you have a valid driving licence issued in a European country you will need to apply for a UK driving licence before you can drive in the UK.

You can drive legally in the UK if you have a valid driving licence from a country in the European union.

Question 19 of 24

20. TRUE or FALSE. A husband can be charged with rape if he forces his wife to have sex.

True

False

Question 20 of 24

21. How often are MOT tests required?

Every three years

After being involved in an accident

Every year for all vehicles that are 3 years old and above

Before your motor vehicle insurance policy expires

Question 21 of 24

22. To vote in a general election in the UK, you must be at least ____.

18 years old

15 years old

16 years old

17 years old

Question 22 of 24

23. In which year were British women granted the right to vote?

1918

1903

1914

1871

Question 23 of 24

24. Which organisation is responsible for the UK's places of historic interest or national beauty?

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

The National Health Services (NHS)

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

The National Trust

Question 24 of 24

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