Life in the UK practice test
By EasySay. Published . Updated .
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Practise for the Life in the UK Test with 24 questions in each practice test, the same number the test asks on the day.
In this practice test 18 right answers, which is 75 percent, meets the pass mark. The questions are our own unofficial practice, written from GOV.UK pages and sorted into five chapters.
Source: GOV.UK, GOV.UK (UK Government).
The Life in the UK Test: what it is, and what it is not
- IS
- 24 questions in 45 minutes.
- IS
- A score of 75% or more passes, which is 18 of 24 questions.
- IS
- Booked through GOV.UK, which says it is the sole official government booking service for the test.
- IS NOT
- Drawn from outside the official Guide for New Residents, the Life in the UK handbook.
- IS NOT
- The English requirement, which is met with a B1 to C2 English qualification or a degree taught in English.
How does this practice work?
Each practice test asks 24 multiple choice questions, one at a time. You choose an answer, press Check my answer, read the reason, and move on. At the end you see your score out of 24 and the questions to look at again.
The pass mark in this practice test follows the rule that GOV.UK states for the test. The test on the day gives you 45 minutes for 24 questions, and the score needed is 75 percent or higher.
Because 75 percent of 24 is 18, this practice test counts 18 right answers as meeting its rule. The result says so in words beside your score. It never says whether you would pass the test itself.
GOV.UK says the questions come only from the official Guide for New Residents, the Life in the UK handbook. EasySay does not have that book, and it does not have the questions asked on the day.
We read GOV.UK pages on 17 October 2026 and wrote 40 questions in our own words. Each has one right answer, three wrong answers and a short reason, and each names the page it comes from.
There are two ways to practise. The Practice test of 24 draws a fresh set from all five chapters every time. By chapter keeps you in one chapter.
The chapters are The values and principles of the UK, What is the UK?, A long and illustrious history, A modern, thriving society, or The UK government, the law and your role. Use the list under the button to change the way before your first answer, or on the result screen.
The English requirement for British citizenship is separate from this test, and EasySay does not offer it. GOV.UK says English can be shown with an English qualification at B1, B2, C1 or C2 level. A degree whose teaching or research was in English also counts.
A Secure English Language Test passed with an approved provider is one way to get the qualification. These are the rules GOV.UK showed on 22 October 2026. Booking the Life in the UK Test is also done on GOV.UK.
Rules and numbers can change. We checked the figures on this page against GOV.UK on 17 October 2026, and we check them again every quarter. Treat EasySay as extra practice, and read the GOV.UK pages before you rely on anything here.
If English is not your first language, take your time. The questions use short, plain sentences, and the Listen button reads each one aloud on devices that can speak. Read the reason after every answer, including the ones you get right.
If you are preparing for another country
If you are preparing for another country, try Australian citizenship practice or US citizenship practice, 2025.
Practise on paper
5 free questions fit on one page. Print the sheet, or save it as a PDF, and try them with a pen. It holds no answers: mark yours on this page.
practice sheet
Unofficial practice
Life in the UK practice sheet
5 free questions to try on paper. Tick one box per question, then mark them on the page.
- 1Which law protects people in the UK from unfair treatment at work, at school and when using public services?The Representation of the People Act 1918The Education Act 1944The Public Order Act 1986The Equality Act 2010
- 2Which of these is a protected characteristic under UK law?The football team you supportThe part of town you live inSexual orientationYour favourite kind of food
- 3What name is given to voluntary steps that help people with a protected characteristic who are at a disadvantage?Positive discriminationPositive actionPublic dutyOpen selection
- 4What do volunteers usually get to explain what they can expect from the organisation they help?A volunteer agreementA contract of employmentA jury summonsA tax code
- 5What does paying National Insurance help you to qualify for?A passport and a driving licenceA place on the electoral registerFree parking at hospitalsCertain benefits and the State Pension
35 more free questions to practise are on the page.
Questions people ask
Is this the official Life in the UK Test?
No. EasySay is unofficial practice, and it is not part of the Home Office or GOV.UK. We wrote every question ourselves from facts on GOV.UK pages. We do not have the questions asked on the day.
Is the English requirement part of this test?
No. The English requirement for British citizenship is separate. GOV.UK says a B1 or higher English qualification from an approved provider, or a degree with teaching or research in English, meets it. EasySay does not offer it.
How many answers do I need to pass the practice test?
You need 18 of 24, which is 75 percent. GOV.UK says the test needs 75 percent or more. The result tells you whether this practice test's rule was met, and never whether you would pass the test.
Where do the questions come from?
From GOV.UK pages we read on 17 October 2026, sorted into five chapters. Each question names its page. GOV.UK says you are only tested on information from the official Guide for New Residents, so check your own copy of it as well.
Where do I book the test?
On GOV.UK, which says it is the sole official government booking service for the Life in the UK Test. EasySay cannot book it for you, and practice here costs nothing.
Sources and dates
- Life in the UK Test: What happens at the test, GOV.UK, Home Office. Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Checked . Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Life in the UK Test: Book the Life in the UK Test, GOV.UK (UK Government), GOV.UK public update 2024-12-04 (the page shows no date). Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Checked . Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Prove your knowledge of English for citizenship and settling, GOV.UK (UK Government), GOV.UK public update 2014-12-01 (the page shows no date). Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Checked . Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
- Prove your knowledge of English: Proving your knowledge of English with a test, GOV.UK (UK Government), GOV.UK public update 2014-12-01 (the page shows no date). Licence: Open Government Licence v3.0. Checked . Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Cite this page
EasySay. "Life in the UK practice test". https://easysay.org/uk/life-in-the-uk-test. Last updated 22 October 2026. Unofficial practice.
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