Life in the UK Test Practice 2

This Life in the UK practice test features 24 random questions taken from the official revision book for 2025. As with the real test, you must answer all 24 questions before submitting your answers.

There are no time limits on any of our UK citizenship tests, so please read each question carefully before submitting your answers. Good luck!

1. Which of these are NOT British Overseas Territories? (Choose 2 answers)

St Helena

Virgin Islands

Trinidad

Barbados

Question 1 of 24

2. Which statement below is true?

The UK’s elderly population is decreasing.

The UK’s elderly population is increasing.

Question 2 of 24

3. Bobby Moore is well known for his sporting success in which of the following?

Golf

Cricket

Boxing

Football

Question 3 of 24

4. If you want to make an application for permanent residency or UK citizenship, which TWO of the following will you require? (Choose 2 answers)

Good knowledge and understanding of life in the United Kingdom

Ability to both read and speak the English language

A UK driving licence

A United Kingdom bank account

Question 4 of 24

5. Which statement below is correct?

The UK has been a member of Commonwealth since 1949.

The UK has never been a member of Commonwealth.

Question 5 of 24

6. TRUE or FALSE: The kingdoms of Scotland and England were united in 1707.

True

False

Question 6 of 24

7. Which two family members have their own dedicated special day? (Choose 2 answers)

Cousins

Mothers

Uncles

Fathers

Question 7 of 24

8. Which statement below is correct?

The Liberals and The Conservatives were two political groups that emerged in the 18th Century.

The Whigs and The Tories were two political groups that emerged in the 18th Century.

Question 8 of 24

9. Which TWO served as Prime Minister during the Second World War? (Choose 2 answers)

Neville Chamberlain

Sir Winston Churchill

Margaret Thatcher

Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman

Question 9 of 24

10. Henry VIII is famously remembered for ___ and ___. (Choose 2 answers)

Building the Tower of London

Marrying 6 times

Having 10 sons

Started the Church of England

Question 10 of 24

11. “The Ashes” is a term relating to which sport?

Rugby

Golf

Cricket

Football

Question 11 of 24

12. Which statement below is correct?

British Scientists were the first to successfully clone a mammal, it was a cat.

British Scientists were the first to successfully clone a mammal, it was a sheep.

Question 12 of 24

13. If you were owed money by another person or organisation, which court could you use to get your money back?

The County Court

The Youth Court

The Magistrates' Court

The Coroner's Court

Question 13 of 24

14. Which of these are traditionally viewed as British foods? (Choose 2 answers)

Welsh cake

Hamburgers

Haggis

Hot dogs

Question 14 of 24

15. Which of these are linked to football? (Choose 2 answers)

Premiere League

The Grand Prix

The Masters

FIFA

Question 15 of 24

16. TRUE or FALSE: The official flag of Wales has a dragon on it.

True

False

Question 16 of 24

17. TRUE or FALSE: Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland.

True

False

Question 17 of 24

18. What takes place when MPs (Members of Parliament) hold surgeries?

The MP talks to local doctors about health-related issues which are relevant in their area.

The MP meets local councillors and discusses issues which are relevant to the local community.

The MP meets with members of the public from their constituency to talk about issues which are relevant to the local community.

The MP invites journalists and media representatives to discuss issues of national importance.

Question 18 of 24

19. Which statement below is correct?

The English defeated a fleet of German ships trying to invade England in 1588.

The English defeated a fleet of Spanish ships trying to invade England in 1588.

Question 19 of 24

20. Which statement below is correct?

King Kenneth MacAlpin was responsible for the unification of England's Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.

King Alfred the Great was responsible for the unification of England's Anglo-Saxon kingdoms.

Question 20 of 24

21. Who do "Suffragettes" refer to?

Men

Women

Migrants

Children

Question 21 of 24

22. TRUE or FALSE: Theresa May was the first female Prime Minister in British history.

True

False

Question 22 of 24

23. TRUE or FALSE: The Church of England was created by King Henry VIII after he was refused a divorce by the Pope.

True

False

Question 23 of 24

24. Who was the longest serving British Prime Minister?

Neville Chamberlain

Winston Churchill

Sir Robert Walpole

Margret Thatcher

Question 24 of 24

Life in the UK Practice Tests 2025

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