Life in the UK Mock Test 18
A free, full-length Life in the UK practice test. 24 questions, 45 minutes, scored exactly like the real citizenship test — and you need 18 to pass. No signup required.
All 24 questions with answers
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1. How long is the Life in the UK test?
- 45 minutes
- 30 minutes
- 60 minutes
- 90 minutes
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45 minutes
Why: The Life in the UK test lasts 45 minutes and consists of 24 multiple choice questions.
2. Discrimination based on sexual orientation is:
- Permitted in employment
- Only banned in marriage
- Allowed in housing
- Against the law
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Against the law
Why: The lesson states discrimination based on sexual orientation is against the law.
3. Getting 18 out of 24 questions correct represents what pass rate?
- 75%
- 65%
- 70%
- 80%
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75%
Why: The lesson states 18 out of 24 is a 75% pass rate.
4. You need 18 or more correct answers to pass. Is this true or false?
- True
- You need all 24
- False
- You need 12 or more
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True
Why: The lesson states you need at least 18 correct to pass.
5. Which of these is part of the citizenship process?
- A medical examination
- A bank deposit
- A property inspection
- A ceremony and an oath
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A ceremony and an oath
Why: The process involves formal steps, a ceremony, and an oath to take.
6. What does the term 'British Isles' include?
- The UK, the Republic of Ireland, and smaller surrounding islands
- Only England, Scotland, and Wales
- Only the UK
- The UK and the Crown Dependencies only
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The UK, the Republic of Ireland, and smaller surrounding islands
Why: The lesson states the British Isles includes the UK, the Republic of Ireland, and smaller surrounding islands.
7. How long did the Romans remain in Britain?
- About 100 years
- About 1,000 years
- About 400 years
- About 50 years
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About 400 years
Why: The Romans remained in Britain for 400 years. They left in AD 410.
8. When was the Act of Union that created Great Britain?
- 1066
- 1603
- 1707
- 1801
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1707
Why: The Act of Union was agreed in 1707, creating the Kingdom of Great Britain by uniting England, Wales and Scotland.
9. What was the Battle of Britain?
- A battle between Scotland and England
- A naval battle in the English Channel
- The final battle of World War II
- The aerial battle between British and German air forces in 1940
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The aerial battle between British and German air forces in 1940
Why: The Battle of Britain was the crucial aerial battle in the summer of 1940 when the British resisted with their fighter planes against German forces.
10. Who was Sake Dean Mahomet?
- A famous Indian poet
- A famous explorer
- The first Indian MP
- He opened the first curry house in Britain and introduced shampooing
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He opened the first curry house in Britain and introduced shampooing
Why: Sake Dean Mahomet set up the first curry house in Britain and introduced shampooing (a type of head massage).
11. Who founded the Women's Social and Political Union (suffragettes)?
- Elizabeth Garrett
- Queen Victoria
- Emmeline Pankhurst
- Florence Nightingale
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Emmeline Pankhurst
Why: Emmeline Pankhurst founded the Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU). Members became known as 'suffragettes'.
12. What did Hadrian's Wall mark?
- The edge of the land bridge
- The southern coast of Britain
- The boundary of Wiltshire
- The northern frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain
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The northern frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain
Why: Hadrian's Wall marked the northern frontier of the Roman Empire in Britain.
13. What did the Anglo-Saxon period see the development of?
- Stone castles and cathedrals
- Roman roads and aqueducts
- English law, local government, and the English language
- Sea trade with the Vikings
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English law, local government, and the English language
Why: The Anglo-Saxon period saw the development of English law, local government, and the English language.
14. Which two houses took shape as the English Parliament developed during this period?
- The House of Kings and House of Barons
- The House of Normans and House of Saxons
- The House of York and House of Lancaster
- The House of Commons and House of Lords
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The House of Commons and House of Lords
Why: The lesson states the House of Commons and House of Lords took shape as Parliament developed.
15. Which queen re-established a Protestant church in England?
- Elizabeth I
- Mary, Queen of Scots
- Catherine of Aragon
- Anne Boleyn
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Elizabeth I
Why: Elizabeth I re-established a Protestant church and saw off the Spanish Armada in 1588.
16. Who is generally considered to be the first Prime Minister?
- Sir Robert Walpole
- David Hume
- Adam Smith
- George I
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Sir Robert Walpole
Why: The first Prime Minister is generally considered to be Sir Robert Walpole.
17. Who was the key campaigner for the abolition of the slave trade?
- William Wilberforce
- Admiral Nelson
- Napoleon
- The Duke of Wellington
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William Wilberforce
Why: The lesson names William Wilberforce as a key campaigner for the abolition of the slave trade.
18. What is celebrated on 5 November?
- New Year
- Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night)
- Remembrance Day
- Halloween
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Bonfire Night (Guy Fawkes Night)
Why: Bonfire Night, 5 November, commemorates the failure of the Gunpowder Plot in 1605 when Guy Fawkes failed to blow up the Houses of Parliament.
19. Who wrote 'Far from the Madding Crowd'?
- Jane Austen
- Charles Dickens
- Thomas Hardy
- George Eliot
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Thomas Hardy
Why: Thomas Hardy wrote novels including 'Far from the Madding Crowd', set in the fictional county of Wessex.
20. In which year did England win the football World Cup?
- 1986
- 1990
- 1966
- 1970
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1966
Why: England won the football World Cup in 1966, hosted in the UK.
21. What is the difference between criminal and civil law?
- Criminal law relates to crimes punished by courts; civil law settles disputes between people
- There is no difference
- Criminal law is decided by Parliament; civil law is decided by the monarch
- Criminal law is for serious crimes only; civil law is for minor crimes
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Criminal law relates to crimes punished by courts; civil law settles disputes between people
Why: Criminal law relates to crimes investigated by police and punished by courts. Civil law is used to settle disputes between individuals or groups.
22. What is a by-election?
- An election for the Prime Minister
- An election for the House of Lords
- An election for local councils
- An election held when an MP dies or resigns between general elections
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An election held when an MP dies or resigns between general elections
Why: If an MP dies or resigns, there will be a fresh election called a by-election in their constituency.
23. What is the term for the legal process of an adult becoming a British citizen?
- Naturalisation
- Registration of residence
- Deportation
- Indefinite leave
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Naturalisation
Why: The process of an adult applying to become a British citizen is known as naturalisation.
24. Who was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England?
- Harold
- Alfred the Great
- William the Conqueror
- Edward the Confessor
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Harold
Why: Harold was the last Anglo-Saxon king of England. He was defeated at the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
About this Life in the UK practice test
Mock test 18 is one of 30 free Life in the UK practice tests on BritPass. Each one mirrors the real exam — 24 multiple-choice questions drawn from the official handbook, a 45-minute time limit, and the same 75% pass mark. Questions cover British values and principles, history, government and the law, and life in modern Britain. Practising full mock tests under timed conditions is the single best way to know whether you are ready to book the real test.
How scoring works
You need 18 out of 24 correct answers (75%) to pass. After you finish, BritPass shows your score, a chapter-by-chapter breakdown of your weak areas, and the correct answer and explanation for every question. Take the test as many times as you like — sign up free to save your scores and track your progress over time.