Life in the UK Test Practice 3

The Life in the UK test practice questions below will cover all 4 question formats you’ll come across when taking your real UK Citizenship test in 2020.

Please take your time and read each question carefully, there’s no time limit – so make sure you go over each question before submitting your answers. Good luck!

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

The NHS

BBC television programs

Highway maintenance

State pension

Question 1 of 24

2. Which statement below is correct?

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

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

Question 2 of 24

3. The Tower of London was built by ____.

Guy Fawkes

Winston Churchill

William the Conqueror

Queen Elizabeth I

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. 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 5 of 24

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

Minor criminal offences

Breach of contract

Divorce

Murder

Question 6 of 24

7. What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

It established free education

It extended the right to vote to all men

It granted voting rights to women

It limited the powers granted to the monarch

Question 7 of 24

8. Which statement below is correct?

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

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

Question 8 of 24

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

Buddhists

Roman Catholics

Baptists

Jains

Question 9 of 24

10. 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 10 of 24

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

Health

Foreign affairs

Immigration

Education

Question 11 of 24

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

Self-employment earnings

Small monetary gifts from family members

Shopping vouchers and coupons from family members

Income gained through property, savings and dividends

Question 12 of 24

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

Whenever a member of Parliament passes away or resigns

Once every 3 years

At the halfway point of each Parliamentary term

Whenever the Prime Minster sees fit

Question 13 of 24

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

True

False

Question 14 of 24

15. 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 15 of 24

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

A right to a fair trial

Freedom of speech

Free public transportation

Free groceries when they use reusable bags

Question 16 of 24

17. 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 17 of 24

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

True

False

Question 18 of 24

19. Which statement below is correct?

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

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

Question 19 of 24

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

True

False

Question 20 of 24

21. 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 21 of 24

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

The Duke of Wellington

Richard the Lionheart

Horatio Nelson

King Arthur

Question 22 of 24

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

Cricket

Baseball

Basketball

Football

Question 23 of 24

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

The Crucible

Midsummer Night's Dream

Romeo and Juliet

Hamilton

Question 24 of 24