Life in the UK Test Sample Questions

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The Life in the UK test sample questions below covers all 4 question formats you’ll come across when taking your real UK Citizenship test in 2024.

Just like the real test, you will need to answer at least 18 of these Life in the UK test sample questions correctly to pass. Good luck!

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

Small monetary gifts from family members

Income gained through property, savings and dividends

Self-employment earnings

Shopping vouchers and coupons from family members

Question 1 of 24

2. 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

Question 2 of 24

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

Free groceries when they use reusable bags

Freedom of speech

Free public transportation

A right to a fair trial

Question 3 of 24

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

Highway maintenance

BBC television programs

State pension

The NHS

Question 4 of 24

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

True

False

Question 5 of 24

6. Which statement below is correct?

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

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

Question 6 of 24

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

Basketball

Football

Cricket

Baseball

Question 7 of 24

8. 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 8 of 24

9. Which statement below is correct?

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

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

Question 9 of 24

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

True

False

Question 10 of 24

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

Baptists

Buddhists

Roman Catholics

Jains

Question 11 of 24

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

Whenever a member of Parliament passes away or resigns

At the halfway point of each Parliamentary term

Whenever the Prime Minster sees fit

Once every 3 years

Question 12 of 24

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

Romeo and Juliet

The Crucible

Hamilton

Midsummer Night's Dream

Question 13 of 24

14. Which statement below is correct?

The White Death killed a third of the UK’s population in 1348.

The Black Death killed a third of the UK’s population in 1348.

Question 14 of 24

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

True

False

Question 15 of 24

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

Health

Immigration

Foreign affairs

Education

Question 16 of 24

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

Richard the Lionheart

Horatio Nelson

The Duke of Wellington

King Arthur

Question 17 of 24

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

True

False

Question 18 of 24

19. What was the significance of the Magna Carta?

It limited the powers granted to the monarch

It extended the right to vote to all men

It granted voting rights to women

It established free education

Question 19 of 24

20. 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 20 of 24

21. 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 21 of 24

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

Murder

Minor criminal offences

Divorce

Breach of contract

Question 22 of 24

23. 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 23 of 24

24. The Tower of London was built by ____.

Winston Churchill

William the Conqueror

Queen Elizabeth I

Guy Fawkes

Question 24 of 24

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