Get ready for your British citizenship with our free online Life in the UK practice test! This mock exam is crafted from the official guide for new residents, published by TSO and the Home Office. Dive into essential topics including British history, values, principles, traditions, society, democracy, government, and more. Start your preparation today and confidently embrace your journey to becoming a British citizen.

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 was reigning in England when Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales?

Henry VIII

Henry VII

James I

Elizabeth I

#2. Which TWO of the following are linked to football?

Select all that apply:

The Ashes

UEFA

The Open

Premier League

#3. Which of the following statements is correct?

Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed through a public election.

Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) are appointed by the local council.

#4. The Elizabethan period is known for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially for the plays and poems of which playwright?

Thomas Hardy

Alexander Dumas

William Shakespeare

Charles Dickens

#5. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?

Democracy

Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs

Autocracy

The rule of law

#6. Which TWO of the following are environmental charities?

Select all that apply:

PDSA

Crisis

The National Trust

Friends of the Earth

#7. Is the statement: Dundee and Aberdeen are cities in Northern Ireland.

True

False

#8. Which of the following statements is correct?

The first professional UK football clubs were formed in 1066.

The first professional UK football clubs were formed in the late 19th century.

#9. Is the statement: ‘We shall fight them on the beaches’ is a famous quote from a speech by Queen Elizabeth I about the Spanish Armada.

True

False

#10. Which TWO changes were introduced by the Education Act of 1944?

Select all that apply:

New public examinations

Primary education for all

Free secondary education for all

A clear division between primary and secondary education

#11. Which of the following statements is correct?

In the UK organ donation is voluntary.

In the UK organ donation is a legal requirement

#12. Is the statement: The court systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are identical.

True

False

#13. What is a fundamental principle of British life?

The rule of law

The rule of the upper classes

The rule of the monarch

The rule of your local member of Parliament (MP)

#14. What are the names of TWO famous British film actors?

Select all that apply:

Jayne Torvill

Tilda Swinton

Colin Firth

Robert Louis Stevenson

#15. Which of the following statements is correct?

Plymouth, Norwich and Leeds are cities in England.

Newport, Swansea and Cardiff are cities in Scotland.

#16. When is Boxing Day?

The day after Easter

1 May

The last Monday in August

The day after Christmas Day

#17. Why is 1918 an important date in the history of women’s rights?

The first divorce laws were introduced.

Equal pay laws were passed.

Women were given the right to vote.

Women were made legally responsible for their children.

#18. What important event happened in England in 1066?

The Romans left England

The building of the Off a Dyke

The Battle of Bannockburn

The Norman invasion

#19. Which of the following statements is correct?

UK laws ensure people are not treated unfairly in any area of work or life.

In the UK, employers can discriminate against different groups of people.

#20. Which TWO festivals or traditions are held in November each year?

Select all that apply:

Father’s Day

Bonfire Night

Valentine’s Day

Remembrance Day

#21. Which of the following statements is correct?

The first person to use the title Prime Minister was Sir Christopher Wren.

The first person to use the title Prime Minister was Sir Robert Walpole.

#22. What were TWO important aspects of the Reform Act of 1832?

Select all that apply:

It gave women the vote.

It decreased the power of the monarch.

It increased the number of people who could vote.

It abolished rotten boroughs

#23. Which of the following statements is correct?

In 1776 some American colonies declared their independence from Britain.

American colonists were eventually defeated by the British.

#24. Is the statement: All young people are sent a National Insurance number just before their 16th birthday.

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.

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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 was reigning in England when Wales became formally united with England by the Act for the Government of Wales?

#2. Which TWO of the following are linked to football?

#3. Which of the following statements is correct?

#4. The Elizabethan period is known for the richness of its poetry and drama, especially for the plays and poems of which playwright?

#5. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?

#6. Which TWO of the following are environmental charities?

#7. Is the statement: Dundee and Aberdeen are cities in Northern Ireland.

#8. Which of the following statements is correct?

#9. Is the statement: ‘We shall fight them on the beaches’ is a famous quote from a speech by Queen Elizabeth I about the Spanish Armada.

#10. Which TWO changes were introduced by the Education Act of 1944?

#11. Which of the following statements is correct?

#12. Is the statement: The court systems in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland are identical.

#13. What is a fundamental principle of British life?

#14. What are the names of TWO famous British film actors?

#15. Which of the following statements is correct?

#16. When is Boxing Day?

#17. Why is 1918 an important date in the history of women’s rights?

#18. What important event happened in England in 1066?

#19. Which of the following statements is correct?

#20. Which TWO festivals or traditions are held in November each year?

#21. Which of the following statements is correct?

#22. What were TWO important aspects of the Reform Act of 1832?

#23. Which of the following statements is correct?

#24. Is the statement: All young people are sent a National Insurance number just before their 16th birthday.

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