Prepare for your British citizenship with our free online Life in the UK practice test. This mock test is based on the official guide for new residents, released by TSO and the Home Office, and covers essential topics such as British history, values, principles, traditions, society, democracy, government, and much more.

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. What is the name of the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service located in Whitehall, London?

Cenotaph

Grimsby

Scunthorpe

Stonehenge

#2. Is the statement: If a person is aged under 27, their case will be heard in a Youth Court.

False

True

#3. Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?

Sir Tim Berners-Lee

Sir Ian Wilmut

Sir Bernard Lovell

Sir Peter Mansfield

#4. What does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose FIVE answers)?

Select all that apply:

Freedom from unfair discrimination

Free university tuition fees

A right to a fair trial

Freedom of speech

Freedom of belief and religion

A right to join in the election of a government

#5. Which of the following statements is correct?

Shakespeare wrote ‘To be or not to be’.

Shakespeare wrote ‘We will fight them on the beaches’.

#6. When did the Wars of the Roses start?

1478

1455

1388

1462

#7. Which TWO types of case are held in County Courts?

Select all that apply:

Divorce

Murder

Breaches of contract

Minor criminal offences

#8. Which of the following statements is correct?

If your driving licence is from a country in the European Union you have to apply for a UK licence in order to drive.

If your driving licence is from a country in the European Union you can drive in the UK for as long as your licence is valid.

#9. How often are elections for the European Parliament held?

Every two years

Annually

Every 10 years

Every five years

#10. Which of the following statements is correct?

A free press means that what is written in newspapers is free from government control.

A free press means newspapers are given out free of charge.

#11. Is the statement: During the 18th century, radical new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed, called ‘the Enlightenment’.

False

True

#12. Who elects Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)?

The police

The public

The Home Office

Members of Parliament

#13. On which date is St Patrick’s Day celebrated?

30 November

1 March

17 March

23 April

#14. Which TWO of the following would you contact for legal advice?

Select all that apply:

Your local member of Parliament (MP)

A solicitor

A local councillor

The Citizens Advice Bureau

#15. Which of the following statements is correct?

The Reform Act of 1832 increased the power of the House of Lords.

The Reform Act of 1832 increased the number of electors.

#16. Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?

Golden Jubilee

Silver Jubilee

Diamond Jubilee

Platinum Jubilee

#17. During the ‘Great Depression’ of the 1930s, which TWO major new industries developed?

Select all that apply:

Shipbuilding

Aviation

Automobile

Coal mining

#18. Which TWO developments were features of the Industrial Revolution?

Select all that apply:

Changes in the law

Machinery

Medical advances

Steam power

#19. Which of the following statements is correct?

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for crime, policing and immigration.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is responsible for the economy.

#20. Which TWO of the following are Christian religious festivals celebrated in the UK?

Select all that apply:

Easter

Christmas

Halloween

New Year

#21. Which of the following statements is correct?

In the 18th century two political groups emerged, the Whigs and the Tories.

In the 18th century two political groups emerged, the Conservatives and the Liberals.

#22. Is the statement: The UK has a declining elderly population.

True

False

#23. Which of the following statements is correct?

The official home of the Prime Minister is 10 Downing Street.

The official home of the Prime Minister is Buckingham Palace.

#24. Which is the UK’s most popular sport?

Cricket

Rugby

Football

Golf

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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. What is the name of the centrepiece to the Remembrance Day service located in Whitehall, London?

#2. Is the statement: If a person is aged under 27, their case will be heard in a Youth Court.

#3. Who was the inventor of the World Wide Web?

#4. What does the UK offer to its residents or citizens (choose FIVE answers)?

#5. Which of the following statements is correct?

#6. When did the Wars of the Roses start?

#7. Which TWO types of case are held in County Courts?

#8. Which of the following statements is correct?

#9. How often are elections for the European Parliament held?

#10. Which of the following statements is correct?

#11. Is the statement: During the 18th century, radical new ideas about politics, philosophy and science were developed, called ‘the Enlightenment’.

#12. Who elects Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs)?

#13. On which date is St Patrick’s Day celebrated?

#14. Which TWO of the following would you contact for legal advice?

#15. Which of the following statements is correct?

#16. Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012?

#17. During the ‘Great Depression’ of the 1930s, which TWO major new industries developed?

#18. Which TWO developments were features of the Industrial Revolution?

#19. Which of the following statements is correct?

#20. Which TWO of the following are Christian religious festivals celebrated in the UK?

#21. Which of the following statements is correct?

#22. Is the statement: The UK has a declining elderly population.

#23. Which of the following statements is correct?

#24. Which is the UK’s most popular sport?

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