Life in the UK test practice

Civic Mosaic helps you prepare for the Life in the UK test with short daily practice. Its 107 practice questions are written from the official handbook, and every answer is explained.

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These are practice questions written for Civic Mosaic. They are not the questions used in the official test, and no practice app can promise which questions you will be asked.

The Life in the UK test

The Life in the UK test is part of applying to settle in the UK or to become a British citizen. It has 24 questions on a computer, and you have 45 minutes. You need 18 right answers to pass.

The questions are based on the official handbook, Life in the United Kingdom: A Guide for New Residents. GOV.UK explains how to prepare and where to get the handbook, and what happens at the test.

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What the app covers

107 practice questions in 4 topics, written for Civic Mosaic around the five study topics in the handbook (3rd edition). They were reviewed using third-edition study text, the publisher's published amendments and primary sources.

They are practice for the facts the handbook teaches. They are not official test questions, they have no publisher approval, and they cannot cover every question in the live test, which is not published.

Topics

The questions by topic, as the app's map groups them.

  • Values, principles and the UK8 questions
  • A long and illustrious history37 questions
  • A modern, thriving society27 questions
  • UK government, the law and your role35 questions

Sample questions

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Values and the UK

Which four countries make up the United Kingdom?

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Answer A. England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

The United Kingdom consists of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland is a separate country.

Written from the official handbook. How UK questions are written

Values and the UK

Which freedom allows people in the UK to follow a religion or choose not to follow one?

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Answer A. Freedom of belief and religion

People can hold religious beliefs, change their beliefs or have no religion. Respecting that freedom is part of life in the UK.

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History

What disaster destroyed much of medieval central London in September 1666?

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Answer C. The Great Fire of London

The Great Fire of London in September 1666 destroyed thousands of homes and St Paul's Cathedral, leading to rebuilds by Christopher Wren.

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History

What famous prehistoric monument is located in Wiltshire, England?

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Answer A. Stonehenge

Stonehenge is a world-famous prehistoric monument built in stages from around 3000 BC in Wiltshire, England.

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Modern society

Who is the Patron Saint of England, celebrated on 23 April?

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Answer C. St George

St George is the patron saint of England, and St George's Day is observed on 23 April.

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Modern society

Who is the Patron Saint of Scotland, celebrated on 30 November?

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Answer A. St Andrew

St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, celebrated on St Andrew's Day on 30 November.

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Government and law

Who is the official Head of State of the United Kingdom?

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Answer B. The Monarch (King Charles III)

The Sovereign (the King) is the Head of State, while the Prime Minister leads the elected government.

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Government and law

What is the democratically elected lower chamber of the UK Parliament called?

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Answer B. The House of Commons

The House of Commons is the primary elected legislative body in the UK Parliament.

Written from the official handbook. How UK questions are written

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