How many questions are in the Life in the UK Test?

The real test is 24 multiple-choice questions with 45 minutes to answer them, and you need 18 correct to pass. This page lists 14 practice questions drawn from the same official material, which is far more than any single sitting will ask you.

Are these the real Life in the UK Test questions?

No, and nobody has them. No government publishes its live exam questions. These are written from Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition), the official study guide the real questions are drawn from, so the facts being tested are the same even though the wording is ours.

Do I need an account to read the questions and answers?

No. Every question, its correct answer and its explanation is on this page with no signup and no payment. An account only matters if you want your progress saved across devices.

How should I use the question bank?

Reading answers is the weakest form of revision. Sit a timed test first to find out which chapters you are losing marks on, then come back here and read only those. Recognition feels like knowledge and is not the same thing.

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What is the UK? questions

There are 14 what is the uk? practice questions here, each with its correct answer and an explanation, written from Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition). The real Life in the UK Test is 24 questions in 45 minutes and you need 18 correct to pass. Reading is free and needs no account.

You will learn more by taking a timed test than by reading answers.

1.Which four countries make up the UK?
- AEngland, Scotland, Wales and Ireland
- BEngland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man
- CEngland, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands
- DEngland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The UK is made up of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. (The countries of the UK)
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2.What is the official name of the country?
- AThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- BThe Commonwealth of Great Britain
- CThe United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- DThe British Isles
Officially the country is named the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. (The countries of the UK)
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3.Which countries does ‘Great Britain’ refer to?
- AEngland, Scotland and Wales
- BThe UK and the Crown dependencies
- CEngland and Wales only
- DEngland, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
Great Britain refers only to England, Scotland and Wales. (The countries of the UK)
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4.What is the status of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man?
- AThey are counties of England
- BThey are British overseas territories
- CThey are part of Great Britain
- DThey are Crown dependencies with their own governments
The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are Crown dependencies and are not part of the UK. (The countries of the UK)
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5.Which of these is a British overseas territory?
- AThe Republic of Ireland
- BThe Isle of Man
- CJersey
- DThe Falkland Islands
St Helena and the Falkland Islands are British overseas territories linked to the UK but not part of it. (The countries of the UK)
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6.Where does the parliament that governs the UK sit?
- AWestminster
- BStormont
- CHolyrood
- DCardiff Bay
The UK is governed by the parliament sitting in Westminster. (The countries of the UK)
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7.Which TWO are Crown dependencies?
Choose two
- AThe Channel Islands
- BSt Helena
- CThe Isle of Man
- DThe Falkland Islands
The Channel Islands and the Isle of Man are Crown dependencies and are not part of the UK. (The countries of the UK)
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8.What is the capital city of the UK?
- ABelfast
- BCardiff
- CLondon
- DEdinburgh
London is the capital city of the UK. (Capital cities and geography)
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9.What is the capital city of Scotland?
- AGlasgow
- BEdinburgh
- CDundee
- DAberdeen
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland. (Capital cities and geography)
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10.What is the capital city of Wales?
- ANewport
- BBangor
- CSwansea
- DCardiff
Cardiff is the capital city of Wales. (Capital cities and geography)
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11.What is the capital city of Northern Ireland?
- ADublin
- BArmagh
- CBelfast
- DLondonderry
Belfast is the capital city of Northern Ireland. (Capital cities and geography)
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12.Where in Europe is the UK located?
- AIn the south east
- BIn the north west
- CIn the far north
- DIn central Europe
The UK is located in the north west of Europe. (Capital cities and geography)
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13.Between which two points is the longest distance on the UK mainland?
- ALand’s End and Dover
- BJohn O’Groats and Cardiff
- CJohn O’Groats and Land’s End
- DBelfast and London
The longest distance on the mainland is from John O'Groats in Scotland to Land's End in England. (Capital cities and geography)
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14.Approximately how long is the longest distance on the UK mainland?
- AAbout 870 miles
- BAbout 400 miles
- CAbout 1,870 miles
- DAbout 250 miles
The distance from John O'Groats to Land's End is about 870 miles, approximately 1,400 kilometres. (Capital cities and geography)
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Common questions

How many questions are in the Life in the UK Test?: The real test is 24 multiple-choice questions with 45 minutes to answer them, and you need 18 correct to pass. This page lists 14 practice questions drawn from the same official material, which is far more than any single sitting will ask you.
Are these the real Life in the UK Test questions?: No, and nobody has them. No government publishes its live exam questions. These are written from Life in the UK: A Guide for New Residents (3rd edition), the official study guide the real questions are drawn from, so the facts being tested are the same even though the wording is ours.
Do I need an account to read the questions and answers?: No. Every question, its correct answer and its explanation is on this page with no signup and no payment. An account only matters if you want your progress saved across devices.
How should I use the question bank?: Reading answers is the weakest form of revision. Sit a timed test first to find out which chapters you are losing marks on, then come back here and read only those. Recognition feels like knowledge and is not the same thing.