Life in the UK Test Practice 4

This Life in the UK practice test feature 24 random questions taken from the official revision book for 2020. As with the real test, you must answer all 24 questions before submitting your answers.

There’s no time limit on any of our Life in the UK test practice questions, so please read each question carefully before submitting your answers. Good luck!

1. Which statement below is correct?

The UK has never been a member of Commonwealth.

The UK has been a member of Commonwealth since 1949.

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2. Henry VIII is famously remembered for ___ and ___. (Choose 2 answers)

Building the Tower of London

Marrying 6 times

Having 10 sons

Started the Church of England

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3. Which statement below is true?

The UK’s elderly population is decreasing.

The UK’s elderly population is increasing.

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4. Who was the longest serving British Prime Minister?

Margret Thatcher

Winston Churchill

Neville Chamberlain

Sir Robert Walpole

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5. Which TWO served as Prime Minister during the Second World War? (Choose 2 answers)

Margaret Thatcher

Neville Chamberlain

Sir Winston Churchill

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman

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6. Which of these are linked to football? (Choose 2 answers)

The Grand Prix

FIFA

Premiere League

The Masters

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7. Which statement below is correct?

The English defeated a fleet of German ships trying to invade England in 1588.

The English defeated a fleet of Spanish ships trying to invade England in 1588.

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8. TRUE or FALSE: The Church of England was created by King Henry VIII after he was refused a divorce by the Pope.

True

False

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9. Who do "Suffragettes" refer to?

Children

Migrants

Men

Women

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10. If you were owed money by another person or organisation, which court could you use to get your money back?

The Youth Court

The Coroner's Court

The Magistrates' Court

The County Court

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11. TRUE or FALSE: The official flag of Wales has a dragon on it.

True

False

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12. Which of these are traditionally viewed as British foods? (Choose 2 answers)

Haggis

Hamburgers

Hot dogs

Welsh cake

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13. Which two family members have their own dedicated special day? (Choose 2 answers)

Cousins

Uncles

Mothers

Fathers

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14. TRUE or FALSE: Theresa May was the first female Prime Minister in British history.

True

False

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15. Which statement below is correct?

British Scientists were the first to successfully clone a mammal, it was a sheep.

British Scientists were the first to successfully clone a mammal, it was a cat.

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16. TRUE or FALSE: Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland.

True

False

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17. Which of these are NOT British Overseas Territories? (Choose 2 answers)

Barbados

Trinidad

St Helena

Virgin Islands

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18. Bobby Moore is well known for his sporting success in which of the following?

Golf

Cricket

Boxing

Football

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19. If you want to make an application for permanent residency or UK citizenship, which TWO of the following will you require? (Choose 2 answers)

A United Kingdom bank account

Good knowledge and understanding of life in the United Kingdom

A UK driving licence

Ability to both read and speak the English language

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20. “The Ashes” is a term relating to which sport?

Football

Rugby

Cricket

Golf

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21. What takes place when MPs (Members of Parliament) hold surgeries?

The MP invites journalists and media representatives to discuss issues of national importance.

The MP meets local councillors and discusses issues which are relevant to the local community.

The MP meets with members of the public from their constituency to talk about issues which are relevant to the local community.

The MP talks to local doctors about health-related issues which are relevant in their area.

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22. Which statement below is correct?

The Liberals and The Conservatives were two political groups that emerged in the 18th Century.

The Whigs and The Tories were two political groups that emerged in the 18th Century.

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23. Which statement below is correct?

King Alfred the Great was responsible for the unification of England's Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.

King Kenneth MacAlpin was responsible for the unification of England's Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.

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24. TRUE or FALSE: The kingdoms of Scotland and England were united in 1707.

True

False

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