Life in the UK Test Practice 8

Welcome to another Life in the UK test online, below you will find another 24 random questions based on many of the topics covered int the official Life in the UK test book.

NOTE: Please ensure you read through the revision book before attempting this, or any other Life in the UK test online – it’s absolutely essential for passing. Good luck!

1. TRUE or FALSE: The British Empire was the largest empire during the Victorian period.

True

False

Question 1 of 24

2. In which year did World War I end?

1918

1945

1940

1914

Question 2 of 24

3. Which statement below is true?

The UK’s population has been decreasing in recent times.

The UK’s population has been increasing in recent times.

Question 3 of 24

4. Which statement below is correct?

The jury is responsible for determining the sentence when someone is found guilty in a Crown Court case.

The judge is responsible for determining the sentence when someone is found guilty in a Crown Court case.

Question 4 of 24

5. Which of these best describes a “bank holiday”?

A normal working day where everyone has to work until midday

A day when those in the banking sector can choose to go in to work or not

A public holiday when most businesses closes for the day

A holiday for all those working in the banking sector only

Question 5 of 24

6. Which part of the UK would you find the national park Snowdonia?

Northern Ireland

Wales

Scotland

London

Question 6 of 24

7. Boxing Day is normally celebrated ___.

On the 14th February

The Day after Christmas

The day before Christmas

On the 5th November

Question 7 of 24

8. Damon Hill, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton are all associated with which sport?

Formula 1

Football

Cricket

Tennis

Question 8 of 24

9. Police and Crime Commissioners are usually elected by ___.

The Prime Minister

The Queen

Members of the public

The local council

Question 9 of 24

10. When is St Patrick’s Day?

17th June

17th August

17th November

17th March

Question 10 of 24

11. Which statement below is true?

You can discriminate against others because of their religion.

You cannot discriminate against others because of their religion.

Question 11 of 24

12. Which TWO famous people won gold medals in the 2102 London Olympics? (Choose 2 answers)

Jessica Ennis

Lewis Hamilton

Mo Farah

David Beckham

Question 12 of 24

13. TRUE or FALSE: Halloween is a bank holiday in England.

True

False

Question 13 of 24

14. Which statement below is correct?

Young people in Britain are usually sent their National insurance number just before turning 16.

Young people in Britain are usually sent their National insurance number just before turning 21.

Question 14 of 24

15. Which statement below is correct?

Sir Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister during World War II.

Sir Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister during World War I.

Question 15 of 24

16. Which statement below is true?

About half of Britain’s workforce are women.

One quarter of Britain’s workforce are women.

Question 16 of 24

17. Along with Britain, which other country developed the supersonic aircraft “Concorde”?

Australia

China

France

USA

Question 17 of 24

18. TRUE or FALSE: Diwali is a festival celebrated by Hindus and Sikhs.

True

False

Question 18 of 24

19. In which year did England win its first ICC cricket world cup?

2015

1969

2020

2007

Question 19 of 24

20. TRUE or FALSE: Vikings came from Norway and Denmark.

True

False

Question 20 of 24

21. Sir Edwin Lutyens is famous for ___.

Swimming the English Channel

Inventing the World Wide Web

His work in architecture

Inventing the telephone

Question 21 of 24

22. Which statement below is true?

People in the UK can choose which religion to follow.

People in the UK must follow an approved religion only.

Question 22 of 24

23. TRUE or FALSE: Florence Nightingale is famously known for her work in the development of nursing.

True

False

Question 23 of 24

24. TRUE or FALSE: Members of the House of Lords are usually elected at every General Election.

True

False

Question 24 of 24