Get ready for your British citizenship with our engaging and free online Life in the UK practice test. This interactive mock exam is based on the official guide for new residents, released by TSO and the Home Office. Dive into fascinating topics such as British history, values, principles, traditions, society, democracy, and government, and much more. Make your preparation enjoyable and effective!

Test Overview

Questions: 24 multiple-choice questions
Pass Mark: 75% (18 correct answers and up to 6 mistakes)
Time: The official exam duration is 45 minutes, but our mock test has no time restriction
Results: Instant feedback with correct answers upon completion

Why Take the Test?

Completing the Life in the UK test is a crucial step in the naturalisation process. Alongside the English language test, it is necessary for applying for British citizenship and a Passport.

What to Expect

Questions based on the official Life in the United Kingdom handbook 3rd Edition
Topics covering the fundamental principles of British life, government, and history
A realistic sample of the official exam to help you study and prepare

Preparation Tips

Study the official handbook
Take multiple mock tests to familiarise yourself with the format and types of questions
Focus on understanding British society, government, and historical milestones

By regularly practising with our free web tests, you’ll increase your chances of passing the Life in the UK exam and achieving your goal of British citizenship. Get started today and take the next step towards becoming a citizen of Great Britain.

Practice Life in the UK test

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#1. Who invaded England in 1066?

Canute

Richard the Lionheart

William of Normandy

Harold of Wessex

#2. Which of the following statements is correct?

Women in Britain make up about half of the workforce.

Women in Britain make up about a quarter of the workforce.

#3. The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

False

True

#4. Is the statement: The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people.

True

False

#5. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?

Extremism

Individual liberty

Inequality

Intolerance

#6. Which TWO are Christian groups?

Select all that apply:

Baptists

Sikhs

Buddhists

Roman Catholics

#7. Is the statement: When Queen Anne died, a German, George of Hanover, became the next king of England.

False

True

#8. Which queen is remembered for her rebellion against the Romans?

Anne

Elizabeth

Victoria

Boudicca

#9. Which TWO people are famous UK sports stars?

Select all that apply:

Sir Chris Hoy

Jane Austen

Lucien Freud

Dame Kelly Holmes

#10. Which of the following statements is correct?

Members of the House of Lords are not elected by the people.

Members of the House of Lords are voted in by members of the House of Commons.

#11. To which TWO international bodies does the UK belong?

Select all that apply:

The Arab League

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

The Commonwealth

#12. Is the following statement: British values and principles are based on history and traditions.

True

False

#13. Which of the following statements is correct?

Hadrian’s Wall was built by the Picts (ancestors of the Scottish people) to keep out the Romans.

Hadrian’s Wall was built on the orders of the Roman Emperor Hadrian.

#14. Which TWO of the following were British inventions?

Select all that apply:

Diesel engine

Jet engine

Personal computer

Television

#15. Which sport can be traced back to 15th-century Scotland?

Formula 1

Surfing

Motorbike racing

Golf

#16. Is the statement: Snowdonia is a national park in Northern Ireland.

True

False

#17. How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?

120

129

#18. What does the term ‘coalition’ refer to?

If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election

If no political party wins a majority, a new election is held to vote for one of the top two parties only

The candidate who gets the most votes is elected

If no political party wins a majority, two parties may join and govern together

#19. Which of the following statements is correct?

It is free to visit the Houses of Parliament to watch debates.

It costs £15 per person to visit the Houses of Parliament to watch debates.

#20. Which TWO genres is william Shakespeare famous for writing?

Select all that apply:

Plays

Radio scripts

Poems

TV dramas

#21. Pool and darts are traditional pub games.

False

True

#22. What was the Beveridge Report of 1942 about?

How to treat the Germans and Japanese after the war

How to end the war in Europe

Overseas aid

Establishing a welfare state

#23. Which of the following statements is correct?

In 1588 the English defeated a Spanish invasion fleet of ships.

In 1588 the English defeated a German invasion fleet of bomber planes.

#24. Is the statement: Florence Nightingale is famous for her work on children’s education in the 19th century.

True

False

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How to Book Official Exam

Book your official exam at an approved test centre. After passing, your certificate will have no expiry date, allowing you to apply for residency or a British passport at your convenience.

To book your official Life in the UK use this Gov website: https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test

Who is exempt from the Life in the UK exam?

To be excused from taking the official Life in the UK test, you must either be suffering from a long-term illness or disability that severely restricts your mobility and ability to attend language classes or have a mental impairment that prevents you from learning another language. You will need to provide evidence from a medical practitioner to confirm your condition.

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#1. Who invaded England in 1066?

#2. Which of the following statements is correct?

#3. The public can listen to debates in the Palace of Westminster from public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

#4. Is the statement: The National Citizen Service provides military training to young people.

#5. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of British life?

#6. Which TWO are Christian groups?

#7. Is the statement: When Queen Anne died, a German, George of Hanover, became the next king of England.

#8. Which queen is remembered for her rebellion against the Romans?

#9. Which TWO people are famous UK sports stars?

#10. Which of the following statements is correct?

#11. To which TWO international bodies does the UK belong?

#12. Is the following statement: British values and principles are based on history and traditions.

#13. Which of the following statements is correct?

#14. Which TWO of the following were British inventions?

#15. Which sport can be traced back to 15th-century Scotland?

#16. Is the statement: Snowdonia is a national park in Northern Ireland.

#17. How many members does the Scottish Parliament have?

#18. What does the term ‘coalition’ refer to?

#19. Which of the following statements is correct?

#20. Which TWO genres is william Shakespeare famous for writing?

#21. Pool and darts are traditional pub games.

#22. What was the Beveridge Report of 1942 about?

#23. Which of the following statements is correct?

#24. Is the statement: Florence Nightingale is famous for her work on children’s education in the 19th century.

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