Life in the UK Sample Test 2024

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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 2024 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. Which earnings are exempt from Income Tax?

All income earned through self-employment

Any income derived from Individual Savings Accounts

All income earned through online sales

Any income that originates from outside the United Kingdom

Question 2 of 24

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

Question 3 of 24

4. 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 4 of 24

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

Single-seat vote

First past the post

Proportional representation

Constituency vote

Question 5 of 24

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

1914

1918

1903

1871

Question 6 of 24

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

Remembrance Day

Bonfire Night

Christmas

Mother’s Day

Question 7 of 24

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

Boxing Day

Christmas Day

Remembrance Day

Easter Monday

Question 8 of 24

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

Falkland Islands

St Helena

Barbados

Catalonia

Question 9 of 24

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

House of Representatives

House of Commons

House of Lords

House of Westminster

Question 10 of 24

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

1975

1949

1984

1981

Question 11 of 24

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

Small claims

Breach of contract proceedings

Criminal offences

Divorce proceedings

Question 12 of 24

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

True

False

Question 13 of 24

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

Question 14 of 24

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

True

False

Question 15 of 24

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

St Patrick's Day

Easter

Halloween

Christmas

Question 16 of 24

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

Voting age was increased to 21 for all eligible voters

Voting age was reduced to 18 for male voters only

Voting age was increased from 16 to 17

Voting age was reduced to 18 for all eligible voters

Question 17 of 24

18. How often are MOT tests required?

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

Before your motor vehicle insurance policy expires

After being involved in an accident

Every three years

Question 18 of 24

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

The National Trust

The National Health Services (NHS)

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Question 19 of 24

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

To appoint the Speaker at the House of Lords

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

Question 20 of 24

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

16 years old

17 years old

18 years old

15 years old

Question 21 of 24

22. What event is being commemorated on Remembrance Day?

The creation of the Commonwealth Nations

The coronation of the British monarch

English resistance to the Norman invasion

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

Question 22 of 24

23. 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 23 of 24

24. Which statement below is correct?

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

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.

Question 24 of 24

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