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 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.

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2. Which statement below is correct?

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

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

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

Minor criminal offences

Divorce

Murder

Breach of contract

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

True

False

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

True

False

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6. What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

It granted voting rights to women

It established free education

It limited the powers granted to the monarch

It extended the right to vote to all men

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

A right to a fair trial

Free public transportation

Free groceries when they use reusable bags

Freedom of speech

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

True

False

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

Buddhists

Jains

Roman Catholics

Baptists

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

Whenever the Prime Minster sees fit

Whenever a member of Parliament passes away or resigns

At the halfway point of each Parliamentary term

Once every 3 years

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

True

False

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

King Arthur

Richard the Lionheart

The Duke of Wellington

Horatio Nelson

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13. The Tower of London was built by ____.

Queen Elizabeth I

Guy Fawkes

Winston Churchill

William the Conqueror

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

Shopping vouchers and coupons from family members

Income gained through property, savings and dividends

Small monetary gifts from family members

Self-employment earnings

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

Immigration

Health

Education

Foreign affairs

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

Midsummer Night's Dream

Hamilton

Romeo and Juliet

The Crucible

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

Basketball

Cricket

Baseball

Football

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18. 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.

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

Pass the Life in the UK test

Ensure your name is on the Electoral Register

Pay income tax in the year prior to voting

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20. 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.

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

Highway maintenance

BBC television programs

The NHS

State pension

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22. 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.

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23. 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.

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24. 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.

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