If you are reading this, then the chances are you’ve decided to become a British citizen. This is a brave and exciting choice which will have fantastic benefits for you. However, it’s also time consuming and expensive. The application process is long and arduous. Luckily, we are here to help! In this blog, we’ll provide you with some fantastic Life In The UK Practice Test Questions.
The second book in our British Citizen Series, our guide will provide you with 21 full mock tests. Every single one of our Life in the UK Practice Test questions is laid out exactly like the real thing, meaning that this book is the PERFECT resource to help you practice for your assessment!
So, without further delay, let’s get started!
Applying to Become a Resident of the UK
In order to become a citizen of the United Kingdom, you’ll need the following:
- You must be able to speak and read in English;
- You must have a good understanding of living in the UK, and what this requires;
- You must be able to pass the Life in the UK Test.
You will also need to provide good evidence that you have speaking and listening skills in English at B1 level of the European Framework of Reference. There are a wide variety of tests that you can take and these tests vary in whether they test speaking and listening skills only, or combine this with reading and writing tests. Now, before you move onto our Life in the UK practice test questions, let’s get some key info about the test itself.
The Life in the UK Test
The Life in the UK Test is a computer-based assessment. Passing the test is one of the requirements for anyone who is seeking Indefinite Leave to Remain in the United Kingdom, or seeking naturalisation as a British citizen. You won’t need to take the test if you are under the age of 18, or over the age of 65. Once you have passed, you won’t need to take the test again.
The test will assess you on your knowledge of Britain’s past and present. While you won’t need to remember dates of birth or death, you will need to have a strong historical understanding of Britain in order to pass.
The Life in the UK Test has 24 multiple-choice questions, and lasts for 45 minutes. The questions are chosen at random, and in order to pass, you need to achieve a mark of at least 75%. So that means, out of 24 questions, you will need to get at least 18 correct. The test is taken in English, although special arrangements can be made for anyone who would prefer to take the test in Welsh or in Scottish Gaelic.
In order to take the Life in the UK Test, you’ll need to book your test online at https://www.gov.uk/life-in-the-uk-test. The test can only be taken at a government registered test centre. There are 60 Life in the UK Test centres across the UK. If you take the test at any other establishment, without governmental permission, the results will be not be accepted.
When you book your test, you will need:
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- An email address. This will be used to contact you/confirm your test date;
- A debit or credit card. To take payment for the test;
- An accepted form of ID. To ensure that you are a legitimate candidate. Accepted forms of ID include: a passport (which can be out of date), a UK driving licence, an EU identity card, an immigration status document with a UK residence permit, or a biometric residence permit.
When booking your test, it is essential that the name given on your test booking matches exactly with the ID that you use to book the test. You must include your full name, with any middle names, or you will be rejected.
After you’ve booked your test, you may need to wait for a short while before taking it. You are able to cancel your test without charge for up to 7 days after booking, but after those 7 days, you will not receive a refund in the event of cancellation.
Once you arrive at the test centre, you’ll need to be registered, so make sure you get there as early as possible. You’ll be required to sign a document confirming your attendance, and will be given the opportunity to undergo some practice questions prior to taking the actual test. These questions won’t count towards your actual mark,
and are just there to help you become familiar with the testing software.
If you pass the test, then you will be provided with a Pass Notification Letter. You’ll need to sign this before you leave the centre, before taking it with you and sending it off as part of your citizenship application. It is essential that you keep this safe, as you won’t be able to get a replacement.
In the event that you fail, you’ll be eligible to book and pay for the test again, but you’ll need to wait for at least 7 days before doing so.
Now, let’s start looking at some Life in the UK practice test questions!
Life in the UK Practice Test: Questions
Q1. Which of the following statements is true?
A – One of the negative sides to the Industrial Revolution was the poor working conditions, where there were very few laws in place to protect employees.
B – One of the positive sides to the Industrial Revolution was the improvement of working conditions, with new laws being introduced to protect employees.
Q2. How many people sit on a jury in England?
A – 9
B – 16
C – 6
D – 12
Q3. Once you reach the age of 70, you will need to renew your driving licence every:
A – 2 years
B – 9 years
C – 3 years
D – 5 years
Q4. During the Civil War, the supporters of King Charles I were known as ‘the Roundheads’. True or false?
A – True
B – False
Q5. Who was the author of The Jungle Book?
A – Roald Dahl
B – Rudyard Kipling
C – Enid Blyton
D – Salman Rushdie
Q6. Why does the Welsh dragon not appear on the Union Flag?
A – Wales is not yet considered a valid part of Britain.
B – The dragon is aesthetically unpleasing.
C – Wales was already united with England when the Union Flag was created.
D – As the creators of the flag, Wales saw no reason for their sign to be on it.
Q7. Sir William Walton was the composer of which of the following:
A – Annie and the Five Lambs
B – Shavosky’s Fifth
C – Ode to Thy Wicked Earl
D – Belshazzar’s Feast
Q8. Which two of the following are plays written by William Shakespeare:
A – Romeo and Juliet
B – The Duchess of Malfi
C – The Taming of the Shrew
D – Star Wars
Q9. In 1348, which of the following diseases arrived in England?
A – Ebola
B – The Black Death
C – The Millennium Bug
D – Herpes
Q10. Who deals with complaints about the police in Scotland?
A – The Chief of Police Recruitment
B – The Police Complaints Commissioner
C – The Police Complaints and Pensions Department
D – Any local police officer
Q11. Which of the below statements is true?
A – The National Citizen Service provides 16-17 year olds with the chance to develop their skills and take part in community schemes.
B – The National Citizen Service provides 16-17 year old offenders with the chance to rehabilitate themselves and become upstanding members of society.
Q12. Which two of the following are security services operating in the UK, to prevent crime and terrorism?
A – NI5
B – MI5
C – GCHU
D – GCHQ
Q13. Which national flower is commonly associated with Scotland?
A – The Shamrock
B – The Dandelion
C – The Thistle
D – The Rose
Q14. The Falklands Islands are a part of the UK. True or false?
A – True
B – False
Q15. During your citizenship ceremony, you will have to recite which of the following:
A – The pledge of sovereignty
B – The oath of allegiance
C – The oath of fealty
D – The pledge of honourability
Answers
Q1. Which of the following statements is true?
Answer: A – One of the negative sides to the Industrial Revolution was the poor working conditions, where there were very few laws in place to protect employees.
Q2. How many people sit on a jury in England?
Answer: D – 12
Q3. Once you reach the age of 70, you will need to renew your driving licence every:
Answer: C – 3 years
Q4. During the Civil War, the supporters of King Charles I were known as ‘the Roundheads’. True or false?
Answer: B – False
Q5. Who was the author of The Jungle Book?
Answer: B – Rudyard Kipling
Q6. Why does the Welsh dragon not appear on the Union Flag?
Answer: C – Wales was already united with England when the Union Flag was created.
Q7. Sir William Walton was the composer of which of the following:
Answer: D – Belshazzar’s Feast
Q8. Which two of the following are plays written by William
Shakespeare:
Answer: A – Romeo and Juliet, C – The Taming of the Shrew
Q9. In 1348, which of the following diseases arrived in England?
Answer: B – The Black Death
Q10. Who deals with complaints about the police in Scotland?
Answer: B – The Police Complaints Commissioner
Q11. Which of the below statements is true?
Answer: A – The National Citizen Service provides 16-17 year olds with the chance to develop their skills and take part in community schemes.
Q12. Which two of the following are security services operating in the UK, to prevent crime and terrorism?
Answer: B – MI5, D – GCHQ
Q13. Which national flower is commonly associated with Scotland?
Answer: C – The Thistle
Q14. The Falklands Islands are a part of the UK. True or false?
Answer: B – False
Q15. During your citizenship ceremony, you will have to recite which of the following:
Answer: B – The oath of allegiance
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