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3,034 real-format Life in the UK practice questions, drawn from the open-source mirror of the official handbook bank. Click any question to see the answer and a related set.

  1. On St Valentine's Day Modern Society
  2. If a judge finds that a public body is not respecting someone's legal rights, they can Values & Principles
  3. Towns, cities and rural areas in the UK are governed by government appointed officials. Modern Society
  4. What must the police officer tell you if you get arrested? Government & Law
  5. What are Halloween lanterns traditionally made from? Modern Society
  6. What is the name given to the PM's country house? Government & Law
  7. The Habeas Corpus Act became law in ______ Modern Society
  8. You can be fined or arrested if you consume alcohol in alcohol-free zones Modern Society
  9. Who was one of the founders of England’s naval tradition? British History
  10. The devolved governments do not have the power to legislate on any issues but can advise and encourage Government & Law
  11. In the 2009 Citizenship Survey, ______ of people identified themselves as Christian Modern Society
  12. Who was the prime minister during the Second World War? British History
  13. Women in Britain today make up about half of the workforce. Modern Society
  14. Which jubilee did Queen Elizabeth II celebrate in 2012? Government & Law
  15. Halloween is an ancient festival and is celebrated on ______ Modern Society
  16. The Anglo-Saxons established Christianity when they invaded Britain British History
  17. A British sailor, Sir Francis Chichester, was the first person to sail single-handed around the world Modern Society
  18. Who is the patron saint of England and on which date is the feast day? What is the UK
  19. Where does the Prime Minister reside? Government & Law
  20. Some people rent land called 'an allotment', where they grow fruit and vegetables. Modern Society
  21. Scottish and Northern Irish bank notes valid everywhere in the UK Modern Society
  22. How many members does the Welsh Assembly have? Government & Law
  23. Who wrote the popular operas HMS Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance and the Mikado? British History
  24. Which TWO patron saints' days occur in March? What is the UK
  25. Which TWO were great thinkers of the Enlightenment? Modern Society
  26. The First World War ended at 11.00 am on 11 November 1918. British History
  27. What are Halloween lanterns traditionally made out of? Modern Society
  28. Who appoints life peers to the House of Lords? Government & Law
  29. Which TWO are associated with Sir Francis Drake? British History
  30. What are two responsibilities that you will have as a British citizen or permanent resident of the UK? Modern Society
  31. Some issues may be debated in the Welsh Assembly and the Scottish Parliament, but remain under the control of the UK Government in London, they are: Government & Law
  32. During which period did the Beatles become popular and social laws were liberalised? Modern Society
  33. Which of these was said by Winston Churchill? British History
  34. Which TWO will you be agreeing with when applying to become a permanent resident? Values & Principles
  35. Before becoming the King of England, King James I was king of which country? British History
  36. What percentage of the UK population lives in England? Modern Society
  37. Most towns and cities have a central shopping area, which is called ______ Modern Society
  38. Which festival is celebrated on 31 October? Modern Society
  39. The Romans remained in Britain for 200 years and they built roads and public buildings, created a structure of law, and introduced new plants and animals British History
  40. ______ is a British overseas territory Modern Society
  41. Which TWO are School Governor’s duties? Modern Society
  42. What medal was introduced during the Crimean War? British History
  43. What was Richard Arkwright remembered for? Modern Society
  44. When did the English settlers first begin to colonise the eastern coast of America? British History
  45. During the Iron Age ______ language was spoken by people British History
  46. Mothering Sunday is the third Sunday in June Modern Society
  47. Volunteering and helping your community are an important part of being a good citizen Values & Principles
  48. Voters in each constituency elect their member of Parliament (MP) in a General Election. Government & Law
  49. The title of the UK National Anthem is ______ Modern Society
  50. Which TWO of the following are major horse-racing events in the UK? Modern Society