Get ready for your British citizenship with our free online Life in the UK practice test. This engaging mock exam draws from the official guide for new residents, issued by TSO and the Home Office. Dive into essential subjects including 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. Who is married to the King of the United Kingdom?

Kate, the Queen Consort

Camila, the Queen Consort

Kate, the Princess of Wales

Camila, the Princess of Wales

#2. By what TWO other names is the Church of England known?

Select all that apply:

The Greatest Church

The Episcopal Church

The Union Church

The Anglican Church

#3. Who was the first British Prime Minister?

Sir Robert Walpole

Henry Pelham

Admiral Nelson

Oliver Cromwell

#4. Which of the following statements is correct?

Both Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are famous novelists.

Both Jane Austen and Charles Dickens are famous painters.

#5. What day does Lent start?

On Easter Sunday

On Shrove Tuesday

On Ash Wednesday

On Easter Monday

#6. Is the statement: Pantomimes are plays based on fairy stories.

True

False

#7. Which TWO chambers form the UK Parliament?

Select all that apply:

House of Representatives

House of Lords

House of Fraser

House of Commons

#8. Which of the following statements is correct?

Richard Arkwright developed efficient and profitable factories.

Richard Arkwright developed new farming methods in the UK.

#9. What is the minimum age you can drive a car or motor cycle in the UK?

#10. Which of the following is a Crown dependency?

Scotland

Northern Ireland

The Channel Islands

England

#11. Which of the following statements is correct?

Halloween has its roots in an ancient pagan festival marking the beginning of winter.

Halloween is a modern American festival that has recently become popular in the UK.

#12. Which TWO of the following issues can the Northern Ireland Assembly make decisions on?

Select all that apply:

Defence

Social services

Foreign affairs

Agriculture

#13. Which of the following statements is correct?

During the First World War Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister.

During the Second World War Winston Churchill was the British Prime Minister.

#14. Is the statement: The daffodil is the national flower of Wales.

True

False

#15. Which of the following statements is correct?

The capital cities of the nations of the UK are London, Swansea, Glasgow and Dublin.

The capital cities of the nations of the UK are London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast

#16. In everyday language people may say, ‘rain stopped play’. With which sport is this phrase associated?

Horse racing

Rugby league

Cricket

Football

#17. Is the statement: An example of a civil law case is when you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint.

True

False

#18. Which TWO were great thinkers of the Enlightenment?

Select all that apply:

Robert Burns

David Hume

Adam Smith

Robert Louis Stevenson

#19. Why is Sir Edwin Lutyens famous?

He won a gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

He was a 20th-century architect.

He invented the World wide Web.

He was the first UK Prime Minister.

#20. Which TWO are political parties in the UK ?

Select all that apply:

Modern Party

Labour Party

Office Party

Conservative Party

#21. Which of the following statements is correct?

There is a yearly sailing race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

There is a yearly rowing race on the River Thames between Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

#22. Which TWO services are funded by National Insurance Contributions?

Select all that apply:

Local taxi services

National Health Service (NHS)

Supermarket home deliveries

State retirement pension

#23. How often are members of Parliament (MPs) elected?

At least every three years

At least every five years

Every year

Every six months

#24. Which TWO of the following were famous Victorians?

Select all that apply:

Margaret Thatcher

Isambard Kingdom Brunei

Florence Nightingale

Dylan Thomas

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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 is married to the King of the United Kingdom?

#2. By what TWO other names is the Church of England known?

#3. Who was the first British Prime Minister?

#4. Which of the following statements is correct?

#5. What day does Lent start?

#6. Is the statement: Pantomimes are plays based on fairy stories.

#7. Which TWO chambers form the UK Parliament?

#8. Which of the following statements is correct?

#9. What is the minimum age you can drive a car or motor cycle in the UK?

#10. Which of the following is a Crown dependency?

#11. Which of the following statements is correct?

#12. Which TWO of the following issues can the Northern Ireland Assembly make decisions on?

#13. Which of the following statements is correct?

#14. Is the statement: The daffodil is the national flower of Wales.

#15. Which of the following statements is correct?

#16. In everyday language people may say, ‘rain stopped play’. With which sport is this phrase associated?

#17. Is the statement: An example of a civil law case is when you have purchased a faulty item and made a legal complaint.

#18. Which TWO were great thinkers of the Enlightenment?

#19. Why is Sir Edwin Lutyens famous?

#20. Which TWO are political parties in the UK ?

#21. Which of the following statements is correct?

#22. Which TWO services are funded by National Insurance Contributions?

#23. How often are members of Parliament (MPs) elected?

#24. Which TWO of the following were famous Victorians?

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