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FREE Life in the UK Test 1

The Life in the UK Test is a mandatory exam for those seeking permanent settlement or naturalization in the United Kingdom. The test is designed to evaluate an applicant's knowledge of British customs, history, and culture, including topics such as government, society, and traditions. The test is conducted in English and consists of 24 multiple-choice questions. Applicants must score at least 75% to pass the test, and they have 45 minutes to complete it. The test is an important step for those wishing to become British citizens and is aimed at ensuring that new citizens have a good understanding of British values and culture.
24 exam-like questions
18 correct answers to pass
75% Passing score
45 minutes to complete
Based on 2025 Official Book
18 Minimum age to apply

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Which British playwright invented many common English words and had a great influence on the English language?

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Which British playwright invented many common English words and had a great influence on the English language?

William Shakespeare
Graham Greene
Dylan Thomas
Harold Pinter
2

Where was the first tennis club founded?

Brixton
Leamington Spa
Haywards Heath
St Andrews
3

How old was the Queen of Scotland, Mary Stuart, when she became queen?

Two years old
A month old
A week old
5 years old
4

In which city is the Northern Ireland Assembly building, also known as Stormont, located?

London
Belfast
Cardiff
Dublin
5

What proportion of the population died as a result of the Black Death in England?

Half of the population
One third of the population
55% of the population
One quarter of the population
6

Which famous poem tells the story of the knights at the court of King Arthur?

Beowulf
Paradise Lost
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
King Arthur and his knights
7

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of British life?

Tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs
The rule of law
Autocracy
Democracy
8

Which flower is associated with Northern Ireland?

Daffodil
Rose
Thistle
Shamrock
9

The longest distance on the mainland in the UK is from John O’Groats on the north coast of Scotland to a place in the south-west corner of England known as:

Land’s Point
Earth Point
Eastbourne
Land’s End
10

Who wrote a famous series of poems about a group of people going to Canterbury on a pilgrimage known as ‘The Canterbury Tales’?

William Shakespeare
Geoffrey Chaucer
Jane Austen
Charles Dickens
11

Which of the following categories is recognised at the Laurence Olivier Awards?

Music
Theatre
Sport
Literature
12

In the UK, there is a National Lottery for which draws are made every day.

True
False
13

Where is Europe’s longest dry ski slope located?

Near Swansea, in Wales
Near Edinburgh, in Scotland
Near Glasgow, in Scotland
Near Belfast, in Northern Ireland
14

Which TWO of Henry VIII’s wives were accused of taking lovers and executed?

Anne of Cleves
Catherine Howard
Catherine Parr
Anne Boleyn
15

Who is the head of the state in the UK?

The Prime Minister
Queen Elizabeth II
Prince Charles of Wales
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
16

What was the population of the UK in 1600?

Just over 3 million
Just over 4 million
Just under 3 million
Just over 5 million
17

What name is given to the 31st of December in Scotland?

Hogmanay
Bonfire Night
Vaisakhi
Diwali
18

In which of the following languages is the life in the UK test NOT available?

English
Scottish Gaelic
French
Welsh
19

Which two scientists were successful at cloning the first mammal, Dolly the sheep?

Sir Frank Whittle and Sir Christopher Cockrell
Sir Robert Edwards and Patrick Steptoe
Sir Ian Wilmot and Keith Campbell
Francis Creek and John Logie Baird
20

When is the Sikh Vaisakhi festival celebrated?

14th of February
14th of April
30th of March
30th of April
21

Who were the Pre-Raphaelites?

An important group of musicians from the 16th century
An important group who demanded the vote for the working classes
An important group of artists in the second half of the 19th century
A group of explorers who arrived in the south-east coast of Australia
22

When was St Pancras Station built?

In the 18th century
In the 19th century
In the 20th century
In the 21st century
23

Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) are elected on the basis of:

Proportional representation
Personal achievements
Instant run-off
First past the post system (the candidate who gets the most votes)
24

Which TWO of the following soap operas are popular in the UK?

Braveheart
Coronation Street
EastEnders
Heroes
Or